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BU53 FBG

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

52,777 mi
Last recorded52,777 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 52,777 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 66,356 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 63,909 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 63,909 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2015

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 54,266 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2014 54,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2013 47,602 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 47,602 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 43,791 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 43,791 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 39,567 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 35,511 miles

n/s front shocker slightly leaking

Pass 27 Mar 2009 31,488 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 26,686 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 16,121 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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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BU53 FBG is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FBG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU53 FBG registered?

BU53 FBG is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is BU53 FBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU53 FBG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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