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BU53 EWO

2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

79,827 mi
Last recorded79,827 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 EWO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 79,827 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 78,860 miles

Emissions not tested major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 72,728 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 69,945 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 69,823 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 68,765 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 675,102 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 66,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 65,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 60,270 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 60,270 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 53,010 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 53,010 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 47,917 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 44,595 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 44,595 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 39,542 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 36,835 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 36,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Hand operated control valve malfunctioning (3.2.2c)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 33,642 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 4 Oct 2007 33,642 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 28,876 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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BU53 EWO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 49,272 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU53 EWO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU53 EWO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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