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BL53 FDK

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,263 mi
Last recorded42,263 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 FDK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2014 42,263 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 39,392 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 38,605 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 38,605 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 38,040 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 37,399 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 36,626 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008

offside headlamp aim on limit

rear service brake readings higher than fronts - may require investigation

restricted view of vehicle underside due to full length undertray

Pass 3 Jan 2007 25,758 miles

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 FDK is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FDK, 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 FDK registered?

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

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The MOT history for BL53 FDK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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