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GN53 BGE

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,401 mi
Last recorded63,401 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 BGE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 63,401 miles

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE COVERED RESTICTING ACCESS TO SOME COMPONENTS

Pass 6 Jun 2019 56,166 miles

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE COVERED RESTICTING ACCESS TO SOME COMPONENTS

Pass 6 Jun 2018 52,082 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 52,082 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2017 51,767 miles

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE COVERED RESTICTING ACCESS TO SOME COMPONENTS

Pass 31 May 2016 51,279 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 46,965 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 39,845 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 38,323 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 6 Jun 2012 36,944 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 36,635 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 36,635 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 28 Oct 2008 36,589 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 1 Aug 2007 25,001 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 20,372 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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GN53 BGE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GN53 BGE, 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 GN53 BGE registered?

GN53 BGE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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