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L70 NLS

2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,701 mi
Last recorded99,701 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster56,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL70 NLS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 99,701 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 97,526 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 96,452 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 94,897 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 92,712 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 91,667 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 90,575 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 85,371 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 74,808 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 74,820 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

engine sump oil pan leaking

Pass 27 Aug 2015 65,347 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 65,347 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 56,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Sep 2014 56,370 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 47,912 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 42,424 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 38,030 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 32,021 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 29,147 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 5 Aug 2008 27,291 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 27,291 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 18,603 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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L70 NLS is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L70 NLS, 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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L70 NLS is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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