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BU03 OKS

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

65,502 mi
Last recorded65,502 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 OKS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 65,502 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 64,599 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 63,700 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 63,687 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 62,351 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 60,247 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 55,177 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 53,903 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres perishing

Pass 30 May 2019 49,521 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 29 May 2019 49,519 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

add engine oil before test

Pass 22 Feb 2018 44,616 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 43,560 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted inner side (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 42,345 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 40,856 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2014 39,573 miles

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 39,573 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 37,300 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 37,300 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 35,043 miles

weather cracks on both sides outer side walls on rear tyres

Pass 17 Feb 2011 33,024 miles

both front discs corroded and pitted

Pass 5 Mar 2010 31,429 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 31,429 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 29,919 miles

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 28,571 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 24,953 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 19,475 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 OKS is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 OKS, 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 OKS registered?

BU03 OKS is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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