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B1 DJP

2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,691 mi
Last recorded93,691 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster56,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 DJP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 93,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Under trays obscuring testable items

Pass 20 Sep 2021 93,644 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both flexible hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Under trays obscuring testable items

Pass 5 Oct 2020 93,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 93,419 miles

eye level stoplamp not working

rusting to all shocker casings.

Pass 9 Oct 2018 92,827 miles

all shock absorber casings rusting.under trays fitted covering some testable items.

Fail 9 Oct 2018 92,827 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

all shock absorber casings rusting.under trays fitted covering some testable items.

Pass 23 Sep 2017 92,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Sep 2017 92,775 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Wheel has slight bind.

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Sep 2016 92,660 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Front ABS sensor not sitting flush on hub (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured N/S front indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Front ABS sensor bolt snapped off (3.4.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured O/S wing repeater slightly discolored (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 92,660 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Front ABS sensor not sitting flush on hub (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured N/S front indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Front ABS sensor bolt snapped off (3.4.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured O/S wing repeater slightly discolored (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 87,842 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 87,842 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2014 82,865 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 76,584 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 76,584 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 73,438 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 68,415 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate has water ingress on lettering

rear number plate has water ingress on lettering

right front tyre cracked on tread aera

Fail 12 Sep 2011 68,413 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate has water ingress on lettering

rear number plate has water ingress on lettering

right front tyre cracked on tread aera

Pass 13 Sep 2010 64,110 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2010 64,090 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2009 57,281 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 51,572 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 18 Sep 2008 51,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 42,350 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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B1 DJP is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B1 DJP, 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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B1 DJP is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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