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PG53 PKU

2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,592 mi
Last recorded106,592 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster56,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG53 PKU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 106,592 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 94,078 miles

Engine covers / under trays fitted obscuring view to some components

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Feb 2016 85,747 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 85,747 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 80,959 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 76,688 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 76,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 74,091 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 74,083 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 68,589 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 63,191 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 63,191 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 54,782 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 49,404 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 48,712 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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PG53 PKU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PG53 PKU, 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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PG53 PKU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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