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GN53 BHA

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,923 mi
Last recorded67,923 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2016 67,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint dangerous (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre low

Pass 28 Mar 2015 59,116 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 57,099 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 22 Apr 2013 54,374 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 54,374 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 49,655 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 44,041 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 38,889 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 33,848 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 33,848 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 28,906 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 23,691 miles

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

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 BHA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BHA, 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 BHA registered?

GN53 BHA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 7 October 2003.

Is GN53 BHA safe to buy?

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