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BU53 VBP

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,747 mi
Last recorded76,747 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 VBP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 76,747 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres outer tyre wall has cracks around it but not bad enough to fail. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres outer tyre wall has cracks around it but not bad enough to fail. (5.2.3 (e))

engine mount rubber bush slightly weak

Fail 23 May 2018 76,747 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres outer tyre wall has cracks around it but not bad enough to fail. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres outer tyre wall has cracks around it but not bad enough to fail. (5.2.3 (e))

engine mount rubber bush slightly weak

Pass 23 May 2017 72,300 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2016 69,386 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 64,618 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 59,659 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 59,542 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2013 54,009 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 54,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2012 48,951 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 43,376 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2011 43,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 37,366 miles

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

rear numberplat slighty deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2009 29,566 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 21,493 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 16,100 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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BU53 VBP is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 46,856 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU53 VBP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU53 VBP registered?

BU53 VBP is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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