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BU03 OKX

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

87,668 mi
Last recorded87,668 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 OKX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 87,668 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 81,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 77,386 miles

Bottom ball joint dust covers slightly split.

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Slight oil leak

n/s track rod end dust covers slightly split.

Pass 14 Oct 2015 69,894 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 64,812 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 56,016 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 55,050 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 55,050 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 49,445 miles

rear reg plate in poor condition but still legible

Pass 21 Feb 2011 43,946 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm adhesive holding bushes starting to fail

o/s/r tyre sidewall damaged but no cording visible at time of test

oil leak from o/s/r driveshaft/gearbox seal

Pass 15 Feb 2010 37,918 miles

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

osf seatbelt twisted

Pass 12 Feb 2009 32,119 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 26,709 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 26,709 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 22,050 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 18,056 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 18,056 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 OKX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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