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HY03 BDU

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

71,055 mi
Last recorded71,055 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 BDU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2014 71,055 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2013 68,202 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2012 64,542 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2011 61,843 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 57,071 miles

o/s/r inner wall cut

Pass 26 Jun 2009 48,698 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 41,417 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 41,417 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2007 33,641 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2006 9,628 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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HY03 BDU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HY03 BDU, 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 HY03 BDU registered?

HY03 BDU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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