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BU53 ZDY

2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,335 mi
Last recorded51,335 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto48,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 ZDY
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pure 61 Semi-auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 51,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 145/65/15 recommend replacement (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted obscuring vision of components

Fail 3 Nov 2016 51,335 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 145/65/15 recommend replacement (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted obscuring vision of components

Pass 6 Nov 2015 48,963 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 48,963 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 45,866 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 45,866 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 35,582 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 35,582 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 33,912 miles

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)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 29,918 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 25,956 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 21,933 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 17,801 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 11,868 miles

How Reliable is the Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto?

Based on 4,040 MOT tests across 270 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
3,857
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
270
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 133
Stop lamp not working 117
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 101
Headlamp aim too low 98
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 90
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BU53 ZDY is a 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 48,492 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 City Pure 61 Semi-auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU53 ZDY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU53 ZDY registered?

BU53 ZDY is a 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 3 October 2003.

Is BU53 ZDY safe to buy?

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