MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,360 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake discs worn
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)?
Based on 44,118 MOT tests across 2,659 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BU53 VBM is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 60,888 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 Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU53 VBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was BU53 VBM registered?
BU53 VBM is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 6 November 2003.
Is BU53 VBM safe to buy?
The MOT history for BU53 VBM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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