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BU53 EWL

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

32,209 mi
Last recorded32,209 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 EWL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 32,209 miles

front tyres perished

fuel cap seal starting to split

Pass 5 Mar 2021 31,520 miles

Nearside Rear tyre of a winter tread type

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 31,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear tyre of a winter tread type

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 May 2020 29,532 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 29,479 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 28,792 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 28,792 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 28,263 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 27,958 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 27,543 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 27,543 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 26,195 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 25,159 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 25,159 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 23,985 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 22,291 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 20,677 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 19,014 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 17,674 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 16,314 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 14,015 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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BU53 EWL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BU53 EWL, 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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BU53 EWL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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