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J43986

2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,048 mi
Last recorded59,048 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster56,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ43986
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 59,048 miles

Nearside front fog light not working

Offside parking brake effort a little lower than expected

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

Parking brake lever travel a little higher than expected

Registration plate lamp insecure Taped to bumper (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip offside screen and crack on nearside screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Wipers a little smeary

Fail 10 Mar 2026 59,044 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning High level light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Not clamped down (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside front fog light not working

Offside parking brake effort a little lower than expected

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

Parking brake lever travel a little higher than expected

Registration plate lamp insecure Taped to bumper (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip offside screen and crack on nearside screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Wipers a little smeary

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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J43986 is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J43986, 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 J43986 registered?

J43986 is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 15 August 2003.

Is J43986 safe to buy?

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