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BU53 FAK

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,124 mi
Last recorded64,124 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 64,124 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 64,068 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective damaged (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 55,000 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 54,571 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 50,395 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 50,355 miles

fuel cap sealing washer slightly perished

plastic underguards fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Feb 2016 49,552 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 48,739 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

towing bracketry protruding at front

Fail 11 Dec 2014 48,739 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

towing bracketry protruding at front

Pass 4 Dec 2013 48,250 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 48,249 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 39,941 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 39,165 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Aug 2010 34,708 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 29,162 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 25,470 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 25,238 miles

suspect front pads low on inner face

Pass 9 May 2006 23,367 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 FAK is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FAK, 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 FAK registered?

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

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