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H15 SFX

2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

98,315 mi
Last recorded98,315 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster56,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 SFX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 98,315 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. near side front brake efficiency lower than offside,suggest examination (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 98,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp reflector slightly defective near side main beam reflector tarnishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside wiper blade rubber loose in blade (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside front inner brake disc surfaces corroded and inner brake pads appear close to limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 96,225 miles

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))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 94,364 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 92,401 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 92,401 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 90,433 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 90,384 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured Front and Rear bush casings (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured Front and rear bush casings (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2018 87,981 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 84,600 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 84,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 81,196 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 76,515 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 70,638 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 70,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 65,144 miles

Engine sump pan leaking oil

N/S/F and O/S/F brake discs are corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2013 65,136 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Engine sump pan leaking oil

N/S/F and O/S/F brake discs are corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2012 58,968 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 58,968 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 51,883 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 51,878 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 42,943 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 39,037 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 33,354 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

tyres perishing

Fail 11 Nov 2008 33,007 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 29,624 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 21,697 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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H15 SFX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 H15 SFX, 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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H15 SFX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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