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BAB 7

2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

90,882 mi
Last recorded90,882 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster56,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAB 7
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 90,882 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 90,804 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 90,736 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 90,706 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 90,578 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 90,578 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 90,324 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 90,324 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 90,277 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 90,024 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 88,849 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 88,849 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 86,468 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 86,468 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 80,720 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2015 80,720 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 68,674 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 12 Aug 2013 56,132 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 42,938 miles

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

offside front washer requires attention

Fail 21 Aug 2012 42,938 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside front washer requires attention

Pass 23 Aug 2011 38,878 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 34,359 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside rear inner wheel rim damaged

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

Rear brakes require attention

Fail 22 Aug 2009 23,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 23,917 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 14,877 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2007 11,862 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 9,789 miles

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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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BAB 7 is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BAB 7, 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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BAB 7 is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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