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BU53 ZDZ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,253 mi
Last recorded91,253 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 91,253 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 91,249 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2019 74,284 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 74,001 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 68,119 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 61,756 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 59,267 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 59,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 56,498 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 53,719 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 50,709 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 48,770 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 48,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 48,227 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 48,227 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 42,733 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 37,199 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 31,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 24,801 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 18,557 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 ZDZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZDZ, 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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BU53 ZDZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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