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BU53 VBO

2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

38,177 mi
Last recorded38,177 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto48,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 VBO
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pure 61 Semi-auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 38,177 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertrays fitted cant inspect brake pipes properly.

Pass 14 Nov 2024 36,635 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 36,635 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 35,595 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 35,536 miles

covers

Fail 2 Nov 2022 34,515 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

covers

Pass 10 Nov 2021 33,283 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2020 32,193 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 30,477 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 27,988 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 27,988 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 24,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 21,813 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 18,717 miles

Nearside Front Wiper blade is split but still clears the front windscreen.

Offside Front Wiper blade is split but still clears the front windscreen.

Pass 18 Dec 2014 14,002 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 8,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front screen loose

Pass 3 Jan 2013 7,916 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 7,557 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres are badly cracked and perished due to old age on inside shoulder no cording or reinforcing visible at time of test but advise replacement 145 65 15

Pass 14 Dec 2010 6,582 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 6,582 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 6,187 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 5,605 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 5,601 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jan 2009 5,592 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 4,596 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 3,669 miles

How Reliable is the Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto?

Based on 4,040 MOT tests across 270 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
3,857
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
270
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 133
Stop lamp not working 117
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 101
Headlamp aim too low 98
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 90
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BU53 VBO is a 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 48,492 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU53 VBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU53 VBO is a 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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