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AE13 BSU

2013 Smc Cg 500

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

9,304 mi
Last recorded9,304 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Smc Cg 5004,327 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 BSU
MakeSmc
ModelCg 500
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 9,304 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 9,304 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn headset has slight play (2.2.2 (b))

Throttle cable slightly tight, vehicle revs slightly when steering turned

Pass 1 Aug 2020 9,303 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES upper arm inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Slight play in headset

Pass 13 Oct 2018 8,815 miles

Slight play in axle bushes

Fail 24 Aug 2018 8,812 miles

Central Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened upper wishbone bushs marked yellow (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play marked yellow (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm insecurely attached upper wishbone bushs marked yellow (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2017 7,800 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 7,798 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 6,439 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Jul 2016 6,437 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

How Reliable is the Smc Cg 500?

Based on 1,028 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
323
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

registration plate missing 19
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 16
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13
Obligatory mirror missing 11
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 9
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AE13 BSU is a 2013 Smc Cg 500 in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2013 Smc Cg 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 4,327 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 Smc Cg 500 fails its MOT is registration plate missing, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE13 BSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smc Cg 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 13 years old, this Smc Cg 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE13 BSU registered?

AE13 BSU is a 2013 Smc Cg 500, first registered on 3 April 2013.

Is AE13 BSU safe to buy?

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