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BU53 ZKH

2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

77,011 mi
Last recorded77,011 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet47,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 ZKH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 77,011 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 77,009 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 75,846 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 75,846 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 74,253 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 12 Dec 2023 74,047 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Jan 2023 71,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 69,878 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 68,698 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

oil leaks

Pass 11 Jan 2020 66,334 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

oil leaks

Fail 10 Jan 2020 66,328 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

oil leaks

Pass 7 Jan 2019 63,267 miles

oil leaks

Pass 5 Jan 2018 60,594 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 60,557 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 58,435 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 58,435 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 26 Jun 2014 53,944 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 53,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil level very low,no reading on dip stick.

Pass 16 Jul 2013 49,228 miles

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

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2012 42,031 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 42,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 36,842 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 30,572 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 24,470 miles

NSF OSF and NSR tyres all have cracks ,age related

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2008 15,318 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 11,487 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 5,170 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 5,170 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 4,675 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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BU53 ZKH is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 47,258 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU53 ZKH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU53 ZKH is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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