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PL03 DGE

2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Yellow Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

163,658 mi
Last recorded163,658 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster56,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 DGE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 163,658 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 159,861 miles

Coolant low

Fuel cap/sealing device deteriorated

Fail 18 Feb 2025 159,861 miles

Coolant low

Fuel cap/sealing device deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 149,978 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 147,469 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 147,464 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Front to rear brake pipes insecure at the joint to the flexi pipes (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 143,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 142,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 132,194 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 132,188 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2020 125,949 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged all tyre valves perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 118,814 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 112,766 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 104,337 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 100,772 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 96,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 91,971 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2014 91,962 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 84,062 miles

1 bulb inop in high level brake light

Fail 5 Mar 2013 84,062 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

1 bulb inop in high level brake light

Pass 15 Oct 2011 82,675 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Nov 2010 72,234 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 65,886 miles

unable to check engine compartment due to covers fitted

unable to check underside body due to covers fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2008 49,348 miles

front brake imballance 21%

under body covers fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2007 42,071 miles

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

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 25 Aug 2006 30,162 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 30,162 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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PL03 DGE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Yellow with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 PL03 DGE, 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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PL03 DGE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 19 August 2003.

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