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BU03 ZHE

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,042 mi
Last recorded81,042 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 ZHE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 81,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak sump area ()

Pass 29 Mar 2016 77,148 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 77,148 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 74,854 miles

surface corrosion on some mech. componets

Pass 28 Oct 2015 74,584 miles

surface corrosion on some mech.componets

Pass 14 Jul 2014 69,982 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 12 Jul 2014 69,977 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 67,470 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 58,901 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 58,901 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 55,369 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 55,376 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 52,553 miles

o/s n/s front brake disc worn and corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2009 49,269 miles

under vehicle visual check only as full legnth under vehicle plastic sheild fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2008 43,920 miles

n/side door mirror glass missing

Fail 9 Feb 2008

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/side door mirror glass missing

Pass 11 Jun 2007 36,335 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 26,451 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 ZHE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 ZHE, 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 ZHE registered?

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

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