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BU03 OGX

2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

65,627 mi
Last recorded65,627 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster56,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 OGX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 65,627 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 59,324 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 59,324 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 55,115 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 55,115 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs gear broken (1.6 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 52,016 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 50,657 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 50,657 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 49,216 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2014 47,713 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 45,963 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 45,963 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2012 44,704 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 43,136 miles

front discs corroded on edgers

Fail 15 Jul 2011 43,136 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 41,666 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 39,266 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 39,266 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 35,611 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 24,160 miles

small cracks in treads of both front tyres

Fail 29 Mar 2007 24,160 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

small cracks in treads of both front tyres

Pass 30 Mar 2006 11,836 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Mar 2006 11,836 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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BU03 OGX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BU03 OGX, 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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What year was BU03 OGX registered?

BU03 OGX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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