MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,181 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
bulb out in centre brake light
front brake discs heavily corroded
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
bulb out in centre brake light
front brake discs heavily corroded
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
O/S/F SUSPENSION TOP MOUNT IS WORN
O/S/F TYRE IS WORN
REAR AXLE BUSHIES ARE WORN
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
O/S/F SUSPENSION TOP MOUNT IS WORN
O/S/F TYRE IS WORN
REAR AXLE BUSHIES ARE WORN
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto?
Based on 4,040 MOT tests across 270 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RX53 VZB is a 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 RX53 VZB, 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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What year was RX53 VZB registered?
RX53 VZB is a 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 31 October 2003.
Is RX53 VZB safe to buy?
The MOT history for RX53 VZB shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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