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BU03 OJL

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,094 mi
Last recorded65,094 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 65,094 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Mar 2019 65,094 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 59,832 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 56,870 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 54,215 miles

both nearside tyres slightly perished

Fail 24 Feb 2016 54,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

both nearside tyres slightly perished

Pass 27 Feb 2015 53,439 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 53,157 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 50,481 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 48,432 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 46,549 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 43,575 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 41,496 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 41,492 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 36,862 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 36,862 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 34,614 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 34,555 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Feb 2006 29,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 29,999 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 OJL 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 70%.

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 OJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU03 OJL registered?

BU03 OJL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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