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BU53 ZBO

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,944 mi
Last recorded74,944 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 ZBO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2014 74,944 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 71,329 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 69,674 miles

crack in exhaust manifold

front discs slightly corroded

one light not working in center brake light

Pass 11 Feb 2011 68,340 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Oil leak

centre brake light has an L E D out but still funcions correctly

Pass 12 Feb 2010 67,117 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 66,153 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 66,153 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 65,603 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 64,875 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 64,875 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 ZBO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZBO, 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 ZBO registered?

BU53 ZBO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is BU53 ZBO safe to buy?

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