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BU53 VAF

2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

62,668 mi
Last recorded62,668 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet46,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 VAF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 62,668 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 62,668 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 57,255 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 57,005 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush arm both bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 48,829 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 48,829 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 44,776 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 40,604 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 37,078 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 37,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front tyres are perished and cracked but not to ply or cords

Fail 20 Oct 2012 34,331 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 34,331 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 33,228 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 31,014 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 28,854 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 26,921 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 18,087 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 11,592 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet reliability report

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BU53 VAF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 46,945 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) Fortwo Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU53 VAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU53 VAF registered?

BU53 VAF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is BU53 VAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU53 VAF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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