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BU53 ZDP

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

87,597 mi
Last recorded87,597 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 87,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 83,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front nail in tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2014 77,166 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 72,537 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 72,536 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 67,371 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 59,940 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 53,332 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 47,004 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 42,482 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 33,582 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 33,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 22,204 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 ZDP 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 84.6%.

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 ZDP, 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 ZDP registered?

BU53 ZDP is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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