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BU53 EXH

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,346 mi
Last recorded102,346 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 102,346 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front & rear suspension corroding

Fail 6 Jul 2020 102,346 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front & rear suspension corroding

Pass 13 May 2019 101,222 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

engine oil leak

Fail 2 May 2019 101,215 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

engine oil leak

Pass 3 May 2018 100,338 miles

2 X FRONT SHOCKS WEEPING/MISTING-PODOT-MONITOR,,ENG OIL WEEP/MIST,,OSF B/BALL S/WEAR/LIFT-PODOT-MONITOR,,NSF B/WORK DAMGED/CRACKED,,INTERMITANT MISS-FIRE-MONITOR

SERVICE?,175/55/15 X 2 =REARS,,145/65/15 X 2 FRONTS,,REAR W/BLADE CORRODED,,FRONT FOGS INOP,,PLASTICS ETC

VEHICLE PRESENTED SERIOUSELY SHOWING HER AGE !!!MONITOR,

Pass 5 May 2017 99,188 miles

175/55/15 X 2 REARS 145/65/15 X 2 FRONTS

F/FOGS INOP

PLASTICS ETC,,,,,

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Fail 4 May 2017 99,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) BOTH WORN THROUGH TO CORDS (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

175/55/15 X 2 REARS 145/65/15 X 2 FRONTS

F/FOGS INOP

PLASTICS ETC,,,,,

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 4 May 2016 96,963 miles

145/65/15 X 2 FRONTS

175/55/15 X 2 REARS

PLASTICS,,,,ETC ETC

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 27 Apr 2015 94,458 miles

145/65/15 X 2 FRONTS

175/55/15 X 2 REARS

2 X F/B/DISCS V/SCAGGY-PODOT

2 X O/SILLS PLASTICS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

F/BRAKE IMBAL-PODOT

F/FOGS INOP

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 91,198 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 91,198 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 88,898 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 88,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 84,349 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 84,349 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 91,623 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 81,616 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 48,882 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2009 46,940 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 42,609 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 27,503 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 27,503 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 EXH is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EXH, 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 BU53 EXH registered?

BU53 EXH is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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