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BU53 EYW

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,663 mi
Last recorded66,663 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 66,663 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 66,663 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 66,663 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 66,553 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 65,105 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 63,187 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 63,187 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 60,350 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 57,523 miles

front tyres showing signs of perishing

Fail 4 Apr 2016 57,523 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres showing signs of perishing

Pass 5 Sep 2014 50,839 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf and nsf flexy brake hoses cracking

Pass 6 Sep 2013 45,383 miles

front flexy brake pipes cracking slightly

Pass 8 Sep 2012 40,247 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 38,152 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 38,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 35,181 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 30,480 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 30,480 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 25,631 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 24,378 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 EYW is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EYW, 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 EYW registered?

BU53 EYW is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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