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BU53 ZNZ

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,307 mi
Last recorded83,307 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 ZNZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 83,307 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 68,876 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 64,461 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 56,095 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 56,095 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 48,299 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 39,134 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2011 30,040 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 29,429 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 29,317 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 29,317 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 28,981 miles

front brake discs corroded brake pads very low,seap n/s/r shoch absorber/lower bushes worn/

Fail 1 Feb 2008 28,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs corroded.o/s/f sensor bracket adrift,

Pass 10 Jan 2007 26,232 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?

Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
3,323
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,073
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,072
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 667
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 640
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BU53 ZNZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 49,183 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU53 ZNZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU53 ZNZ registered?

BU53 ZNZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 7 November 2003.

Is BU53 ZNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU53 ZNZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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