MOT Status
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53,680 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cable slightly damaged, clip on axle to hold cable also damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear, slightly corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed slightly rubbing on handbrake cable (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge + slightly cracking in tread/ perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear, lower bushes, worn (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
NT unable to fully inspect testable items due to covers and undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted slight flat spots on inner edge of rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slight flat spot on inner part of rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted slight flat spots on inner part of rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
NT unable to fully inspect testable items due to undertrays and covers fitted
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner part of rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both rear inner part of rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner part of rim slight flat spot (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner part of rim slight flat spot (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
upper centre brake light inoperative
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
both front wheels when span brakes seem to be catching advise inspection
front number plate damaged but still can be seen advise replacment
Oil leak
front tyres perished
rear exhaust mis aligned
when foot brake applied dash light faults
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Oil leak
front tyres perished
rear exhaust mis aligned
when foot brake applied dash light faults
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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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VX53 BRV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 VX53 BRV, 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 VX53 BRV registered?
VX53 BRV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 24 November 2003.
Is VX53 BRV safe to buy?
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