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JA51 KEL

2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Yellow Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,808 mi
Last recorded93,808 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster56,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA51 KEL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 93,808 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened general corrosion both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 91,750 miles

Nearside 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))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 86,102 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive NEAR TURBO (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 77,772 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt X2 NSF/OSF (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 68,243 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 56,419 miles

both rear tyres wearing down low

Pass 14 Feb 2015 54,115 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 50,535 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 46,202 miles

rear shocks lower bushes starting to perish

slight corrosion front brake discs

Pass 14 Feb 2012 40,998 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

age cracking to fuel filler cap seal

exhaust corroded

front discs worn/pitted

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2012 40,988 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

age cracking to fuel filler cap seal

exhaust corroded

front discs worn/pitted

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2010 39,808 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sump heavily corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2010 39,808 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sump heavily corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2008 38,006 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

plastic under trays fitted

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 27 Nov 2007 35,152 miles

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

plastic undertrays fitted

slight corrosion on both front coil springs

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 29 Nov 2006 27,713 miles

plastic trims fitted to both sills

plastic under trays fitted

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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JA51 KEL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Yellow with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JA51 KEL, 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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JA51 KEL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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