MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,668 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
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)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
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
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?
Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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.
Does BU53 VAF have outstanding finance?
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