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SY53 BSZ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

87,985 mi
Last recorded87,985 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 BSZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 87,985 miles

brake pipes are rusted

Fail 1 Aug 2020 87,985 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake pipes are rusted

Pass 5 Aug 2019 82,630 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 82,628 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 76,189 miles

engine under covers fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2018 76,188 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine under covers fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2017 72,754 miles

under side cover

Fail 8 Aug 2017 72,750 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

under side cover

Pass 4 Aug 2016 66,932 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 66,932 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)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 61,959 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 57,444 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 57,444 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 53,882 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 51,995 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front tyres close to limit

Pass 24 Sep 2012 51,995 miles

front tyres close to limit

Pass 24 Sep 2011 47,842 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 43,445 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 38,657 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 34,155 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 28,811 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 23,716 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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SY53 BSZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SY53 BSZ, 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 SY53 BSZ registered?

SY53 BSZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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