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BU53 EWW

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

63,738 mi
Last recorded63,738 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 EWW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 63,738 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 63,589 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 63,417 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 62,021 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 60,038 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 57,247 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 145/6515 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2016 57,247 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 145/6515 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2015 53,252 miles

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

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

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

Nearside headlight loose

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 53,252 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside headlight loose

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 50,169 miles

Both front flexible brake pipes are starting to perish and deteriorate.

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front brake discs corroded and pads worn down.

Fuel cap seal perished.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front tyre wearing more on inner edge.

Pass 10 Sep 2013 48,816 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 46,879 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 43,245 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 37,365 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 31,554 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 31,554 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 26,724 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 26,724 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 19,431 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 16,349 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 11,463 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 EWW is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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