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BU03 ZGH

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

59,682 mi
Last recorded59,682 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 59,682 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 57,509 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 50,942 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 50,942 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 34,736 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 34,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 32,607 miles

Engine Covers & Under Trays Fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2015 32,607 miles

Engine Covers & Under Trays Fitted

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 79,242 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f seat belt twisted

Fail 24 Jul 2014 79,242 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f seat belt twisted

Pass 10 May 2013 78,238 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 78,238 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 66,306 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 54,650 miles

Front brake discs pitted

Pass 20 Apr 2010 39,983 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2009 31,964 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 26,811 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 18,101 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 8,845 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 ZGH is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZGH, 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 ZGH registered?

BU03 ZGH is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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