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BU03 OGN

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,347 mi
Last recorded72,347 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 OGN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 72,347 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 64,142 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 62,613 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 60,717 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 59,343 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2016 59,341 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2015 58,546 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal feels a bit soft but efficiencies ok - may require further investigation

wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 18 Apr 2015 58,528 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal feels a bit soft but efficiencies ok - may require further investigation

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 12 Apr 2014 57,166 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2013 55,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

oil leak turbo area

Pass 31 Mar 2012 52,473 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 52,418 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 49,546 miles

front tyres wearing low on inside edges

Pass 24 Apr 2010 45,520 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2009 40,947 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 40,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 36,970 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 34,890 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 25,246 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 25,121 miles

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

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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BU03 OGN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BU03 OGN, 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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BU03 OGN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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