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AT53 BXB

2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,222 mi
Last recorded91,222 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet47,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT53 BXB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 91,222 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 91,215 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 87,726 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 87,660 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 86,066 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 80,746 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 80,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 64,069 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 45,873 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 45,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 28,204 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 15,228 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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AT53 BXB is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 47,258 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 Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AT53 BXB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was AT53 BXB registered?

AT53 BXB is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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