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BP52 YUL

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,317 mi
Last recorded56,317 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 YUL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 56,317 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 48,961 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 47,096 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 45,043 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 45,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working both rears (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 42,994 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 40,828 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 39,236 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 35,944 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 33,867 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 33,867 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 33,855 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 33,855 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 33,651 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 31,140 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 26,061 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 22,769 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 19,436 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 16,133 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 13,154 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 10,575 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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BP52 YUL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BP52 YUL, 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 BP52 YUL registered?

BP52 YUL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 25 February 2003.

Is BP52 YUL safe to buy?

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