MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,774 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front under tray insecure
Front under tray insecure
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Emissions not tested due to engine missfire (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on not working (8.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Road wheel bead rim badly distorted o/s/f and n/s/r inner rims (4.2.A.1a)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Front under tray insecure
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
oil leaks from gearbox area
Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
oil leaks from gearbox area
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Some brake pipes coated with grease and some brake pipes coated with underseal not allowing full inspection
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust corroded.various minor oil leaks.tyres low on pressure.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust corroded.various minor oil leaks.tyres low on pressure.
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
front wipers poor, various body corroded,
various bushes worn, various componments corroded, various underbody corrsion, front discs worn and corroded, oil sump corroded
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
various bushes worn, various componments corroded, plastic covers fitted,
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
various oil leaks.various components corroding.front tyres perishing.n/s/f tyre suspect puncture.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
various minor oil leaks various underbody components corroding
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
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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BU03 OLN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BU03 OLN, 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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BU03 OLN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 1 March 2003.
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