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KR53 PGE

2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,100 mi
Last recorded132,100 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster56,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 PGE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 132,100 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 130,215 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

steering rack has slight play

Fail 8 Aug 2024 130,181 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

steering rack has slight play

Pass 8 Aug 2023 127,761 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 123,429 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 118,617 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 115,542 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 109,934 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 104,918 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 99,326 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 90,324 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 90,324 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 84,579 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to n/s/r flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to o/s/r flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to drum (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to drum (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 84,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded PIPE TO FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded PIPE TO FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to n/s/r flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to o/s/r flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to drum (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to drum (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 78,547 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front wheel bearing has slight roughness

Pass 20 Aug 2013 72,375 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 65,583 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 59,108 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 52,779 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 43,546 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 27,844 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 15,292 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 15,292 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 13,565 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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KR53 PGE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KR53 PGE, 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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KR53 PGE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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