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BL53 FDJ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

41,026 mi
Last recorded41,026 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 FDJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 41,026 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 40,624 miles

Both front coil suspension springs corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Inner arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 40,624 miles

Both front coil suspension springs corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Inner arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 37,936 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 37,780 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 34,596 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 29,882 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 25,660 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 22,569 miles

N/S/R TYRE OUTER WALL PERISHED

Pass 13 Feb 2012 21,861 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 20,856 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 19,153 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 17,574 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 15,899 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 14,127 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 14,125 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 25 Oct 2006 14,125 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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BL53 FDJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 47,556 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL53 FDJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BL53 FDJ registered?

BL53 FDJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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