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EU53 RVM

2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

104,421 mi
Last recorded104,421 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster56,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 RVM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 104,421 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2025 104,418 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Also has excessive play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 97,903 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 95,721 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 5 May 2023 95,721 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 95,713 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust rattle

Fail 9 Jan 2023 95,695 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 95,659 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 95,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn VERY CLOSE to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% , nearside lower reading (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 93,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 90,064 miles

Vehicle has engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring view of some under-body components

Pass 22 Jun 2018 75,765 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 70,997 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 70,997 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

all four tyres starting to perish

Pass 6 May 2015 62,716 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 62,716 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2014 61,161 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 59,798 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 58,190 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 58,190 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 54,107 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 49,430 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 49,349 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 46,929 miles

Play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 19 Apr 2008 40,282 miles

cut in nearside rear tyre

metal object in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Apr 2008 40,282 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

cut in nearside rear tyre

metal object in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2006 25,112 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 25,112 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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EU53 RVM is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 EU53 RVM, 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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EU53 RVM is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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