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FB53 EDU

2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

110,426 mi
Last recorded110,426 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster56,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 EDU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 110,426 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 109,864 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 108,921 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 106,573 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2021 106,573 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s also wearing on shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged n/s & o/s cracking (5.2.3 (j))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm & wearing on shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 105,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by inner sill (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 102,372 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 102,372 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 98,104 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 95,187 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 87,192 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 87,192 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 81,372 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 81,159 miles

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

wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 21 Mar 2014 76,508 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 76,485 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 76,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 71,102 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 59,823 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2012 59,823 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 46,508 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 45,727 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 42,684 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 35,302 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 27,229 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 24,338 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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FB53 EDU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 FB53 EDU, 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 FB53 EDU registered?

FB53 EDU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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