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BU03 OKZ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

49,763 mi
Last recorded49,763 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 49,763 miles

exhaust end piece missing

Fail 11 Mar 2019 49,763 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust end piece missing

Pass 12 Jul 2017 48,896 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 48,896 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 46,525 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 46,525 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 44,100 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 44,100 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 40,369 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 May 2014 40,369 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2013 35,901 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2012 31,629 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 28,796 miles

nail in n/s front tyre NOT REPAIRABLE close to edge

rear registration plate deteriorated

undershield fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 2 Mar 2011 28,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nail in n/s front tyre NOT REPAIRABLE close to edge

rear registration plate deteriorated

undershield fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 10 Feb 2010 25,312 miles

rear registration plate deteriorated

undershield fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Fail 9 Feb 2010 25,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear registration plate deteriorated

undershield fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 20 Aug 2008 20,652 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 15,503 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 11,420 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 OKZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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