MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,987 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s o/s (5.3.2 (c))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s o/s ()
Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (a))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s o/s ()
Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
general under body corrosion
under body covers fitted
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
general underbody corrosion
undertrays fitted
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
general underbody corrosion
undertrays fitted
all tyres have age related cracks
general under body corrosion
plastic under trays fitted
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
general under body corrosion
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
general under body corrosion
general under body corrosion
light corrosion to both front shock absorber casings
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
general under body corrosion
light corrosion to both front shock absorber casings
under trays fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front brake discs corroded.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front brake discs corroded.
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
petrol cap seal split
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
petrol cap seal split
offside front tyre worn on edge of tread
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?
Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BU53 FBL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 BU53 FBL, 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 BU53 FBL registered?
BU53 FBL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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