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PO53 JYL

2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,234 mi
Last recorded40,234 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster56,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 JYL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 40,234 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 36,961 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 36,961 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 34,563 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 33,307 miles

fusebox loose

Pass 18 Jun 2019 33,282 miles

Nearside main beam lense discolouring

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 32,090 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 31,432 miles

Ferrules on fuel filter hoses slightly corroded

Fuse box insecure (drivers foot well

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to perish (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil level above max

Pass 12 May 2016 30,996 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

fusebox has dropped down

Fail 12 May 2016 30,996 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

fusebox has dropped down

Fail 14 May 2015 30,306 miles

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

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

fusebox has dropped down

Pass 14 May 2015 30,306 miles

fusebox has dropped down

Pass 15 May 2014 27,916 miles

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both wipers starting to smear

fusebox dropped ??

Fail 13 May 2014 27,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both front tyres badly perished advise replacement soon

both wipers starting to smear

fusebox dropped ??

Pass 9 May 2013 26,384 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 25,538 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 24,911 miles

all tyres have some sidewall cracking

os wiper split

Pass 7 Nov 2009 23,686 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 22,393 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 16,746 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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PO53 JYL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PO53 JYL, 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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PO53 JYL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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