MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,472 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?
Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BU53 ZDG is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 ZDG, 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 ZDG registered?
BU53 ZDG is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 28 November 2003.
Is BU53 ZDG safe to buy?
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