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BT57 EZU

2008 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

72,968 mi
Last recorded72,968 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Smart (mcc) City Coupe43,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 EZU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 72,968 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 63,056 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 53,788 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 53,788 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 51,706 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 46,841 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear axle steel brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 46,840 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear axle steel brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 42,245 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 37,765 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 37,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 35,199 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PIPE CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Rear EXHAUST SYSTEM LOOSE

Rear SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 9 Apr 2018 33,057 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear EXHAUST SYSTEM LOOSE

Fail 4 Apr 2018 33,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL 155/60 R15 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL 175/55 R15 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear EXHAUST SYSTEM LOOSE

Pass 3 Apr 2017 29,488 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 25,627 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 23,244 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 21,552 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 21,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 19,860 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 18,426 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 18,426 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 16,717 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 11,842 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 11,842 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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BT57 EZU is a 2008 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2008 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 43,749 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 BT57 EZU, 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 18 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BT57 EZU registered?

BT57 EZU is a 2008 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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