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BBZ 683

2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,532 mi
Last recorded106,532 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster56,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBZ 683
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 106,532 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 104,874 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 103,210 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 100,488 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 100,481 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear abs rotors cracked

Pass 28 Nov 2012 92,627 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 92,627 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 83,274 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 72,678 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 72,391 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 59,398 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 23 Dec 2009 59,398 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 31 Oct 2008 41,384 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 41,384 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 28,961 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 21,539 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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BBZ 683 is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BBZ 683, 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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BBZ 683 is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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