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YK53 BVA

2003 Smc Ram

Red Petrol 164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

364 mi
Last recorded364 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2008
Typical for 2003 Smc Ram683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 BVA
MakeSmc
ModelRam
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine164cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2008 364 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 364 miles

Centre Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

sligth play in steering head bearing

How Reliable is the Smc Ram?

Based on 574 MOT tests across 142 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
175
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
142
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 40
Obligatory mirror missing 13
registration plate missing 12
wheel bearing has excessive play 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
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YK53 BVA is a 2003 Smc Ram in Red with a 164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Smc Ram models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 683 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 Smc Ram fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK53 BVA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smc Ram typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Smc Ram is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YK53 BVA registered?

YK53 BVA is a 2003 Smc Ram, first registered on 18 November 2003.

Is YK53 BVA safe to buy?

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