MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,709 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
wiper blades smearing slightly
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
wiper blades smearing slightly
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
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 VAE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 VAE, 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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How do I check the history of BU53 VAE?
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What year was BU53 VAE registered?
BU53 VAE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 5 November 2003.
Is BU53 VAE safe to buy?
The MOT history for BU53 VAE shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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