MOT Status
ValidMileage
41,260 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear 3.5mm inaside shoulder, 5mm outer (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear 3.5mm inaside shoulder, 5mm outer (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
engine cover fitted
outer sill covers fitted
vehicle under body covers fitted
engine bay cover fitted
outer sill covers fitted
vehicle under body covers fitted
Engine bay cover fitted
Outer sill covers fitted
Vehicle under body panels fitted
Vehicle under body panels fitted
Engine covers fitted
Outer sill covers fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
plastic outer sill covers fitted
plastic outer sill covers fitted
vehicle underbody panels fitted
plastic outter sill covers fitted
vehicle underbody panels fitted
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?
Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BU53 VAV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 BU53 VAV, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of BU53 VAV?
You can check the full history of BU53 VAV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was BU53 VAV registered?
BU53 VAV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 1 October 2003.
Is BU53 VAV safe to buy?
The MOT history for BU53 VAV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BU53 VAV have outstanding finance?
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