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BU03 YTS

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

143,654 mi
Last recorded143,654 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 YTS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 143,654 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 137,848 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Sep 2023 137,846 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2023 137,762 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 133,845 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 115,629 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 113,032 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Outer Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 104,833 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 97,184 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 89,403 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 82,335 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 792 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 74,085 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 67,212 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 57,982 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 47,532 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 36,630 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 22,650 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 16,262 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 14,155 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 YTS is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YTS, 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 YTS registered?

BU03 YTS is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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