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BU03 OLE

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

79,279 mi
Last recorded79,279 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 79,279 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Fail 21 Feb 2018 79,262 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 26 Jan 2017 78,427 miles

rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 28 Jan 2016 75,691 miles

Rear exhaust tailpipe missing

Fail 27 Jan 2016 75,656 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint that track rod end mounts to (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint that track rod end mounts to (2.2.C.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jets incorrectly aligned (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust tailpipe missing

Fail 21 Dec 2015 74,989 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 70,340 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 68,575 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 63,356 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 58,612 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 52,417 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 52,417 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 46,388 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 40,105 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 39,762 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 38,243 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 28,763 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 OLE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OLE, 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 OLE registered?

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

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The MOT history for BU03 OLE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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