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FK03 BZZ

2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Yellow Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

80,055 mi
Last recorded80,055 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster56,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFK03 BZZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 80,055 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 73,094 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 73,094 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 70,837 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 70,766 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 69,758 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear and nearside front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

undertrays fitted limited inspection

Pass 24 Mar 2021 69,440 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 69,218 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 68,810 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

fuel cap sealing ring cracking

Fail 5 Sep 2018 66,794 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

fuel cap sealing ring cracking

Pass 5 Sep 2017 68,106 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 65,514 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 65,514 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2015 60,173 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 57,484 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 57,484 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 54,711 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 52,088 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 52,086 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 49,448 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 42,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 42,601 miles

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)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 32,935 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 32,922 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 23,493 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 21,608 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 16,078 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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FK03 BZZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Yellow with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FK03 BZZ, 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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FK03 BZZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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