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GN53 BGX

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,393 mi
Last recorded42,393 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 BGX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2013 42,393 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 33,974 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 33,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f coil spring slightly broken

Pass 27 Jan 2011 25,947 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 23,173 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 20,375 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 18,040 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 15,685 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 10,593 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 BGX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GN53 BGX?

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What year was GN53 BGX registered?

GN53 BGX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is GN53 BGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 BGX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GN53 BGX have outstanding finance?

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