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BU53 EXE

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,907 mi
Last recorded39,907 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 39,907 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 39,907 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 39,113 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 39,113 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 34,655 miles

Covers Fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2018 34,655 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Covers Fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 29,909 miles

Covers Fitted

Front Tyre's Deteriorated

Pass 11 Aug 2016 29,285 miles

Covers Fitted

Front & Rear Tyre's Deteriorated

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 27,864 miles

Covers Fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2014 25,146 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 22,361 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 17,491 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2012 17,489 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2010 12,769 miles

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

Sill & Floorpan Covers Fitted Making Inspection Difficult

Pass 5 Oct 2009 10,810 miles

Rear Registration Plate Starting to Deteriate

Sill & Floor Covers Fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2008 9,098 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 7,461 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 5,188 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 EXE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BU53 EXE, 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 EXE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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