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MX53 WLD

2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,415 mi
Last recorded93,415 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster56,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 WLD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2021 93,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 92,189 miles

floors and subframes rusting

offside front and nearside front brake pipes corroding near flexys nearside rear brake pipe corroding

plastic covers over floors and engine

Pass 8 May 2019 85,004 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 85,004 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 84,548 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 82,505 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 82,505 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 May 2014 76,650 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 May 2013 72,186 miles

plastic outter sill covers fitted

underbody panels fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2012 66,447 miles

vehicle under panels fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2012 66,447 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

puncture osr tyre wall inside edge

vehicle under panels fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2011 60,734 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 55,541 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 48,233 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 40,982 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake disc inner surfaces corroded

front wiper blades worn

Fail 26 Apr 2008 40,982 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front brake disc inner surfaces corroded

front wiper blades worn

Pass 25 Apr 2007 30,870 miles

advise washer jet aim could do with adjustment

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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MX53 WLD is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MX53 WLD, 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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MX53 WLD is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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