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BU03 YUF

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

62,255 mi
Last recorded62,255 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 YUF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 62,255 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 58,233 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2013 50,185 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 50,185 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 48,605 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 48,605 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 41,199 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

plastick cover on floor at time of test

unable to check main brake pips for plastick cover on floor

Pass 13 Sep 2010 35,734 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 35,051 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 35,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2009 31,744 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 28,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 May 2008 28,171 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 23,757 miles

both front tyres showing signs of fatigue

Fail 5 May 2007 23,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres showing signs of fatigue

Pass 10 Apr 2006 17,514 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 YUF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YUF, 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 YUF registered?

BU03 YUF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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