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BU53 ZBN

2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,449 mi
Last recorded62,449 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 ZBN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 62,449 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 62,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside door stiff to open

Pass 3 Dec 2018 55,645 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 50,005 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 47,820 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 44,809 miles

knock on nsf drop link

rear number plate deterioating

Pass 6 Oct 2014 42,122 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 42,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 39,018 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 35,703 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 32,950 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 29,630 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 24,077 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 19,644 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 15,638 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 11,872 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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BU53 ZBN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 49,272 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU53 ZBN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU53 ZBN registered?

BU53 ZBN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 21 October 2003.

Is BU53 ZBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU53 ZBN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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