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BU03 ZGE

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,269 mi
Last recorded53,269 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 ZGE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 53,269 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 48,780 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 47,428 miles

note front brake discs rusty

Pass 31 Dec 2015 46,451 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged buckled (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5-3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2015 43,073 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jan 2015 43,073 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 39,150 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2013 35,966 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 34,744 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 33,018 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 32,787 miles

OSF and OSR tyres perished

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 27,498 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 25,153 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 25,150 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 24,825 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 19,457 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 ZGE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZGE, 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 ZGE registered?

BU03 ZGE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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