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AU53 CLN

2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

100,476 mi
Last recorded100,476 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster56,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 CLN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 100,476 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 99,888 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN AND THIN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) TIE ROD SLIGHT PLAY ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 99,870 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN AND THIN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) TIE ROD SLIGHT PLAY ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 97,363 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 93,561 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 93,561 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 May 2023 93,557 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe failure during roller brake test unable to see brake pipe as covered with under floor tray (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 93,365 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 93,283 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 91,609 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 90,470 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2013 87,874 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 15 May 2013 87,873 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 30 May 2012 79,584 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine sump very corroded

Fail 30 May 2012 79,581 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine sump very corroded

Pass 19 May 2011 69,263 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 May 2011 69,262 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 57,322 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

testable items hidden by under tray and front luggage compartment tray

Fail 7 Jun 2010 57,322 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

testable items hidden by under tray and front luggage compartment tray

Pass 1 Jun 2009 45,654 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 35,313 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 7,631 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Roadster?

Based on 33,271 MOT tests across 2,102 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
3,229
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 713
position lamp(s) not working 623
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 587
Stop lamp not working 538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
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AU53 CLN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AU53 CLN, 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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AU53 CLN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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