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BU53 EZK

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

67,096 mi
Last recorded67,096 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 67,096 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframes suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front off side front brake pipes corroding

Fail 14 Jun 2021

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframes suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front off side front brake pipes corroding

Pass 22 Jun 2020 65,126 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 62,268 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 57,786 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2018 57,674 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 53,149 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

Pass 17 Feb 2016 50,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/55x15t (4.1.E.1)

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2015 48,261 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 46,494 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 46,489 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 44,990 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 41,649 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 39,451 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 39,450 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 32,024 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 24,047 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 22,869 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 21,087 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 EZK is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EZK, 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 EZK is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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