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BL53 FFP

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,729 mi
Last recorded75,729 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 FFP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 75,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 71,234 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 65,896 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 65,892 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 65,884 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 65,884 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 64,315 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 64,315 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 64,132 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all four wheels damaged

spacers fitted to both rear wheels

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2017 64,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all four wheels damaged

spacers fitted to both rear wheels

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2017 64,131 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim on all four wheels (4.2.A.1a)

spacers fitted to both rear wheels

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2016 54,347 miles

Rear Upper sub frame corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2016 54,346 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Upper sub frame corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2015 51,948 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2014 50,021 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 50,021 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 47,513 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2012 45,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 45,195 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 41,621 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 38,047 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 38,047 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 33,685 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 28,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 28,181 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 24,123 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 24,123 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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BL53 FFP is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FFP, 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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BL53 FFP is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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