MOT Status
ValidMileage
100,476 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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))
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))
Tyre worn close to the legal limit All (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit All (4.1.E.1)
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
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
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
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
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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)
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
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
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Roadster?
Based on 33,271 MOT tests across 2,102 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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