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BU03 YUT

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

127,877 mi
Last recorded127,877 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 YUT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 127,877 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 125,418 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 125,418 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 124,548 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 158,013 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 114,485 miles

Offside Rear tyre splitting in sidewall

Fail 16 Nov 2016 114,482 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear tyre splitting in sidewall

Pass 26 Aug 2015 112,209 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 112,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 109,037 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 106,845 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 105,169 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 105,169 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 101,435 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 101,435 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 86,656 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 86,656 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 70,796 miles

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

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

rear number plate discoloured slighty

Pass 12 Jan 2008 55,593 miles

rear number plate discoloured slighty

Pass 16 Jan 2007 41,625 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 41,625 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 27,832 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 YUT is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YUT, 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 YUT is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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