MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,740 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
fuel cap seal cracked within the limit
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Undertray fitted
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
some cracking in drivers rear tyre on outter wall
some cracking in drivers rear tyre on outter wall
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?
Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BU53 ZFY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 48,984 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU53 ZFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Smart (mcc) Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of BU53 ZFY?
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What year was BU53 ZFY registered?
BU53 ZFY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 26 January 2004.
Is BU53 ZFY safe to buy?
The MOT history for BU53 ZFY shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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