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BU53 ZBF

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

45,349 mi
Last recorded45,349 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 ZBF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 45,349 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 45,004 miles

Offside Front wing mirror glass fell out on the mot stuck back in

Pass 24 Jul 2024 44,529 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 44,012 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 43,670 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to crack

Pass 24 Jul 2021 43,142 miles

sills and under body covered

Pass 27 Jul 2020 42,729 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 42,729 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2015 42,721 miles

under panels fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2014 42,472 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 42,472 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 42,205 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 41,924 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 41,561 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 40,794 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 35,036 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 24,997 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 18,422 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 ZBF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ZBF, 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 ZBF registered?

BU53 ZBF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 13 October 2003.

Is BU53 ZBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU53 ZBF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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