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OY53 TMV

2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,500 mi
Last recorded122,500 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster56,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 TMV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 122,500 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise drive is a little harsh

handbrake a little stiff in operation and knotchy at end of travel

Fail 27 Jan 2018 122,499 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator missing has dropped out of holder (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise drive is a little harsh

handbrake a little stiff in operation and knotchy at end of travel

Pass 3 Feb 2017 118,279 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 118,279 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 110,576 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 107,211 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 99,688 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 91,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Aug 2013 91,987 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 84,593 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2011 76,692 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 69,353 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 61,251 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 53,810 miles

Front number plate starting to deteriorate.

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 53,810 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front number plate starting to deteriorate.

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 46,377 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 38,393 miles

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

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

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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OY53 TMV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OY53 TMV, 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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OY53 TMV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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