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BU03 OLK

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

99,000 mi
Last recorded99,000 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 99,000 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 93,463 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 80,566 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 75,067 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 72,402 miles

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 16 Jan 2014 69,156 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 64,277 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 60,159 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 55,266 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 50,473 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 45,130 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 39,236 miles

N/S rear lower shock rubber perished

O/S lower shock rubber perished

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2007 35,129 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 35,129 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 32,815 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 OLK is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 OLK, 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 OLK registered?

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

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