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BU03 OHK

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,444 mi
Last recorded109,444 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 OHK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2020 109,444 miles

Brake performance not tested roller brake test not carried out due to brake pipe leaking during inspection (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system very corroded and leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated rubber boot is perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bottom of the casing is heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split at the bottom (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded very corroded at the bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bottom of the casing is heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

underside of the vehicle is very rusty

Pass 29 May 2019 109,298 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018
Fail 25 May 2018

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2017 104,514 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished and cracked outer edge

Offside Front tyre perished and cracked outer edge

headlamp alignment correct with levelling switch in position 1

part of speedometer illumination not working around 60-70mph region, remains adequate

Fail 22 May 2017 104,575 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front nearside and offside tyres found to be under-inflated, corrected before roller brake test

Nearside Front tyre perished and cracked outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre found to be seriously under-inflated, corrected before roller brake test

Offside Front tyre perished and cracked outer edge

headlamp alignment correct with levelling switch in position 1

part of speedometer illumination not working around 60-70mph region, remains adequate

Pass 25 May 2016 102,618 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre perished and cracked

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre perished and cracked

Fail 10 May 2016 102,608 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre perished and cracked

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre perished and cracked

Pass 12 May 2015 101,495 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 98,472 miles

n/s/r tyre has cracks in side wall

Pass 6 Apr 2013 95,074 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 95,074 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 91,445 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2011 88,669 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 78,072 miles

Protective covers fitted to underside of vehicle restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Fail 15 Mar 2010 78,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Protective covers fitted to underside of vehicle restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Pass 20 Mar 2009

Oil leak

nearside front tyre showing cracks on side wall no cords showing

rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 Mar 2009

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre showing cracks on side wall no cords showing

rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2008 40,974 miles

protective covers fitted to underside of vehicle restricting inspections of testable items

Fail 17 Mar 2008 40,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

protective covers fitted to underside of vehicle restricting inspections of testable items

Pass 13 Mar 2007 25,400 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 17,362 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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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BU03 OHK is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BU03 OHK, 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 OHK is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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