MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,346 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
front & rear suspension corroding
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
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
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
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,
175/55/15 X 2 REARS 145/65/15 X 2 FRONTS
F/FOGS INOP
PLASTICS ETC,,,,,
SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS
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
145/65/15 X 2 FRONTS
175/55/15 X 2 REARS
PLASTICS,,,,ETC ETC
SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS
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
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)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?
Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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