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BU53 ZCV

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

127,562 mi
Last recorded127,562 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 ZCV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 127,562 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 116,137 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 110,736 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 May 2016 110,726 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 May 2015 106,317 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 106,317 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 May 2014 101,085 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2013 96,940 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2012 87,558 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 76,710 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 75,224 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 65,798 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 53,103 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 41,843 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 31,917 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 ZCV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ZCV, 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 ZCV registered?

BU53 ZCV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is BU53 ZCV safe to buy?

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