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BU53 VCP

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

58,367 mi
Last recorded58,367 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 58,367 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 57,105 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle under body & suspension components have surface rust

Pass 7 Jun 2021 55,972 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 55,970 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 55,145 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 53,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 51,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 49,567 miles

Front wipers smearing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured going pale (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 47,361 miles

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

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

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

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

steering seams heavy/noisy,poss invest required

Pass 17 Apr 2015 42,572 miles

o/s seat belt twisted

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 19 Apr 2014 39,348 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 33,314 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 29,677 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 23,053 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 19,072 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 19,072 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 16,597 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 13,621 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 7,214 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 7,214 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VCP is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VCP, 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 VCP registered?

BU53 VCP is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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