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L40 YKA

2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

77,081 mi
Last recorded77,081 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster56,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 YKA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 77,081 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 76,575 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 76,250 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 75,840 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 75,304 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 74,728 miles

underside has corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2019 74,376 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 73,857 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 72,010 miles

front brake application uneven and slight fluctuation

front brake discs corroded and pitted on inner face

several areas of corrosion on underside and visable sill areas

Pass 22 Oct 2016 71,075 miles

front brake pipe flexi ferrule ends corroded

fuel filter corroded

rear brake application uneven and fluctuating

several areas of corrosion on underside and chassis

undertrays and engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Oct 2015 68,209 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are perished and cracking

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Oct 2014 66,155 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear suspension components corroded

nearside rear tyre on 3mm, min is 1.6mm

Pass 5 Oct 2013 63,664 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 13 Oct 2012 60,992 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 59,027 miles

Engine oil sump corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2011 59,027 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine oil sump corroded

Plastic air duct at starter motor loose

Unable to fully inspect underside of car due to manufacturer's plastic covers

Pass 11 Dec 2010 55,037 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 47,403 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 42,742 miles

Nearside Lower Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 42,742 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 38,343 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 26,889 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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L40 YKA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L40 YKA, 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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L40 YKA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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