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BU53 VBG

2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,481 mi
Last recorded31,481 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 VBG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 31,481 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 31,260 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 31,254 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 30,960 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 30,670 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 30,398 miles

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))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 30,090 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 30,089 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% imbalance across front axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 29,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Vehicle fitted with plastic under trays unable to view all brake pipes and fuel lines.

Fail 14 Sep 2017 29,700 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Vehicle fitted with plastic under trays unable to view all brake pipes and fuel lines.

Pass 6 Oct 2016 29,312 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 28,825 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 28,825 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 28,198 miles

rear tyres are perished due to age

Pass 9 Oct 2013 26,008 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 23,833 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 23,833 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 21,256 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 18,225 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 13,810 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 7,613 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2007 6,701 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 5,993 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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BU53 VBG is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 49,272 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU53 VBG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU53 VBG registered?

BU53 VBG is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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