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BU03 OHY

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,728 mi
Last recorded45,728 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 45,728 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 45,728 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 45,564 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 44,978 miles

Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 12 May 2020 44,377 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 29 May 2019 43,484 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 42,292 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 41,010 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 39,120 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 37,239 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 37,221 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 20 May 2014 35,541 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 33,657 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 31,763 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to tear and split on edge

Fail 5 May 2011 28,072 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2011 28,072 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 May 2010 24,555 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 May 2009 22,219 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 19,865 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 17,759 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 15,591 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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BU03 OHY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc 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 BU03 OHY, 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 BU03 OHY registered?

BU03 OHY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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