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BU53 EYD

2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

84,037 mi
Last recorded84,037 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet47,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 EYD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 84,037 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 83,658 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 83,655 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2015 80,193 miles

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

Offside Rear Bumper/wing insecure

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 80,193 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view arm and blade missing (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Bumper/wing insecure

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 74,932 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 74,925 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 70,016 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 65,855 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 65,853 miles

Centre Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 64,847 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2011 64,843 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 54,697 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 54,697 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2009 50,488 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 43,274 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 37,117 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 31,476 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2006 31,409 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
Full Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet reliability report

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BU53 EYD is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 47,258 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 Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU53 EYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU53 EYD is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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