MOT Status
ValidMileage
96,731 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
centre stop lamp not working
underseal applied
undertray fitted
Front both side suspension corroded
Rear rear axle corroded
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective rubber seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Centre engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
front discs tatty
n/s seat belt twisted
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front discs tatty
n/s seat belt twisted
Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
n s handbrake cable outer sheathing has been rubbed away due to its insecure fixing but still functions correctly
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
damage to o/s rubber coolent pipe caused by contact with steering rack
n/s/r anti roll bar bush damaged but secure
park brake cables deteriated
park brake lever seams loose
turbo wastgate rod adrift,pipes to turbo corroded/swollen
both number plate lights require attention soon
nearside headlight aim on lower limit
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust system slightly smokey
nearside rear anti-roll bar bracket slightly damaged
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?
Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VX53 BSU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 47,556 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 VX53 BSU, 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 23 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 VX53 BSU registered?
VX53 BSU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 8 October 2003.
Is VX53 BSU safe to buy?
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