MOT Status
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89,549 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Reluctor ring (1.6 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Reluctor ring (1.6 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Fuel cap seal perished
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Stabilizer mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Fuel cap seal perished
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Roadster?
Based on 33,271 MOT tests across 2,102 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BU53 ZBJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 56,714 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Roadster fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 713 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU53 ZBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Smart (mcc) Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was BU53 ZBJ registered?
BU53 ZBJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 10 October 2003.
Is BU53 ZBJ safe to buy?
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