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BU03 OHL

2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,519 mi
Last recorded87,519 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet47,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 OHL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 87,519 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 86,892 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust tail pipe missing

Fail 10 Sep 2016 86,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 29 Jun 2015 82,450 miles

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Pass 28 Jun 2014 77,903 miles

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Pass 7 Jun 2013 71,893 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 67,434 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 63,699 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 61,606 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 61,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2009 54,341 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 43,949 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 36,397 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 31,601 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 31,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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BU03 OHL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 47,258 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU03 OHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU03 OHL registered?

BU03 OHL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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