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BU53 VAK

2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

61,903 mi
Last recorded61,903 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)61,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 VAK
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 61,903 miles

advice only fuel cap seal starting to crack advice condition

Pass 22 Apr 2016 59,270 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 56,361 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 52,129 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 46,859 miles

Front tyre side walls are cracking but not showing cord

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 41,404 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 37,024 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 36,076 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 36,076 miles

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 30,760 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 30,760 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 29,234 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 24,429 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)?

Based on 16,874 MOT tests across 995 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
3,991
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
995
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 456
Stop lamp not working 339
position lamp(s) not working 331
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 299
Brake pipe excessively corroded 297
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BU53 VAK is a 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 61,160 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU53 VAK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU53 VAK registered?

BU53 VAK is a 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is BU53 VAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU53 VAK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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