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ME53 BBC

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,748 mi
Last recorded38,748 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME53 BBC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 38,748 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 38,736 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2023 38,736 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 34,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres cracking in tread area

offside rear tyre cracking tread area

Pass 24 Oct 2020 31,955 miles

both rear tyres cracking on sidewall & tread area

Pass 12 Sep 2019 28,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 12 Sep 2019 28,935 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Cap Seal Split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 14 Sep 2018 28,261 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 27,634 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 27,017 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 26,097 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 26,907 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 25,301 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 24,364 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 23,455 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 22,606 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 21,632 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 20,489 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 19,184 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 17,383 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 15,466 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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ME53 BBC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ME53 BBC, 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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ME53 BBC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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