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SN53 BSV

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

63,882 mi
Last recorded63,882 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 BSV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 63,882 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front corrosion in sil by jacking point

Rear bumper loose bolts missing

Pass 6 Apr 2018 61,563 miles

Rear bumper missing bolts

engine mount rubber cracking

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 145/65/15/72t b (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front jacking point excessly corrodid but outside proscribed area

Fail 3 Apr 2018 61,563 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blocked (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 145/65/15/72t b (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front jacking point excessly corrodid but outside proscribed area

Rear bumper missing bolts

engine mount rubber cracking

Pass 8 Apr 2017 56,443 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 56,309 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 48,067 miles

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

Under tray fitted.

Fail 24 Mar 2016 48,066 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration emissions teat aborted. (7.3.A.2c)

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

Under tray fitted.

Pass 24 Mar 2015 43,187 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f tyre getting worn

Fail 24 Mar 2015 43,184 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f tyre getting worn

Pass 3 Apr 2014 38,716 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 38,712 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013
Pass 15 Mar 2012 30,686 miles

corrosion in various areas of vehicle underside

slight corrosion to various metal brake pipes

Fail 13 Mar 2012 30,676 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion in various areas of vehicle underside

slight corrosion to various metal brake pipes

Pass 30 Mar 2011 26,852 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres starting to crack

Pass 14 Jan 2010 21,663 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 20,452 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Aug 2007 16,311 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 12,433 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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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SN53 BSV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SN53 BSV, 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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SN53 BSV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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