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BU53 ZKM

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 ZKM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 96,696 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 12 May 2014 95,380 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2014 95,380 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 86,401 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 80,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2011 73,141 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 66,377 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 56,780 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 56,706 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 48,686 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 38,395 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tread low on edge

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 ZKM is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZKM, 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 ZKM registered?

BU53 ZKM is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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