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GX53 VVJ

2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,211 mi
Last recorded105,211 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster56,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 VVJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 105,211 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 105,211 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 104,964 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 102,846 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 97,584 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 97,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 91,606 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 56,055 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 80,062 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 74,896 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 10 Jun 2011 70,953 miles

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

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)

both front brake discs worn

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

small stone chips in windscreen zones a and b

Fail 10 Jun 2011 70,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front brake discs worn

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

small stone chips in windscreen zones a and b

Pass 12 Jun 2010 65,644 miles

Fuel cap seal perished & starting to split

Fail 12 Jun 2010 65,644 miles

Fuel cap seal perished & starting to split

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2009 59,561 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2008 52,553 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 49,412 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 42,451 miles

advanced wear in both front brake discs

burning smell inside car ?????

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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GX53 VVJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GX53 VVJ, 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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GX53 VVJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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