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BU03 ZGN

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,499 mi
Last recorded51,499 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 51,499 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 51,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 51,499 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested fails to start (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 47,229 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 42,454 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 42,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 36,860 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 36,781 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 36,227 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 35,933 miles

Offside Front hub bearing slightly noisy

Pass 20 Mar 2019 35,338 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 34,582 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 33,680 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 32,307 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 32,307 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 28,824 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 28,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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 28 Mar 2014 25,148 miles

all 4 tyres starting to perish due to age

o/s/r tyre inside sidewall cracked but no cording visible at time of test

Pass 26 Mar 2013 20,865 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 16,960 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 13,000 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 11,783 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 11,754 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 10,895 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 9,810 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 7,908 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 5,996 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 ZGN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 ZGN, 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 ZGN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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