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BU53 ZKT

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

48,315 mi
Last recorded48,315 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 ZKT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 48,315 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 42,705 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 35,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 35,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 34,353 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 33,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing replacement required (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front brake discs corroded

plastic undertrays fitted limiting inspection

Pass 21 Jul 2020 33,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front brake discs corroded

plastic undertrays fitted limiting inspection

Pass 25 Apr 2019 31,590 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Plastic trims fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 24 Oct 2017 29,510 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (3.5.1i)

reverse light does not work

Fail 23 Oct 2017 29,508 miles

Brake performance not tested due to offside front coil spring being broken (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (3.5.1i)

reverse light does not work

Pass 20 Oct 2016 28,170 miles

offside front tyre edge of tread splitting (recommend replace)

rear wiper blade effectiveness

Fail 20 Oct 2016 28,170 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyre edge of tread splitting (recommend replace)

rear wiper blade effectiveness

Pass 26 Oct 2015 26,974 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre slight cracking on edge

Fail 26 Oct 2015 26,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front tyre slight cracking on edge

Pass 13 Oct 2014 25,459 miles

rear tyres perished/cracking.

Fail 13 Oct 2014 25,459 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake pads are worn (recommend replace).

rear tyres perished/cracking.

Pass 2 Oct 2013 23,812 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres have cracks in tread

Pass 11 Oct 2012 22,056 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 20,072 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 17,499 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front tyres starting to crack

Pass 6 Oct 2009 14,830 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 11,602 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 8,265 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 5,019 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 ZKT is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 ZKT, 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 ZKT is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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