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NK53 HFB

2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,833 mi
Last recorded71,833 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster56,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 HFB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 71,833 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 71,777 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 71,325 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 70,846 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 68,769 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 68,769 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 65,979 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2017 63,958 miles

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2017 63,956 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just within limits / cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just within limits / cracking (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2016 61,115 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2015 57,169 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2015 57,169 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2014 52,280 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has slight inner sidewall damage

Pass 2 Sep 2013 50,103 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine sump pan leaking

Pass 6 Sep 2012 49,727 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sump pan oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2011 48,827 miles

front disc faces pitted

sump pan leaking

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyres cracking

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 46,143 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 42,142 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 38,876 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 30,149 miles

Front washers poor

Pass 17 Oct 2006 19,897 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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NK53 HFB is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NK53 HFB, 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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NK53 HFB is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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