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BU53 ZBG

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,204 mi
Last recorded57,204 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 ZBG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 57,204 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 57,204 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2013 55,209 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 55,203 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 55,116 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 52,656 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 46,796 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 46,531 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 42,589 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 May 2008 36,710 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 36,697 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 27,073 miles

rear wiper split

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 ZBG is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZBG, 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 ZBG registered?

BU53 ZBG is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 3 October 2003.

Is BU53 ZBG safe to buy?

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