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BU03 OFV

2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

98,107 mi
Last recorded98,107 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 OFV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 98,107 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear wiper missing

Fail 28 Jan 2021 98,105 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear wiper missing

Pass 11 Nov 2019 95,446 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN TO 3MM TREAD DEPTH

Fail 4 Nov 2019 95,445 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN TO 3MM TREAD DEPTH

Offside Front TYRE WORN TO 2MM

Pass 2 Nov 2018 87,245 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Nov 2017 83,261 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2016 81,041 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 81,041 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 78,635 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 75,549 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 72,153 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 68,640 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 64,483 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 64,483 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 58,469 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 49,799 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 42,481 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 28 Mar 2007 29,944 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 21,243 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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BU03 OFV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 49,272 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU03 OFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU03 OFV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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