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RD03 LLL

2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

97,177 mi
Last recorded97,177 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster56,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD03 LLL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 97,177 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 95,987 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front shockabsorbers and springs corroded

rear beam axle and suspension arms corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2025 95,986 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front shockabsorbers and springs corroded

rear beam axle and suspension arms corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2021 95,526 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDERSIDE COVERS FITTED FRONT TO REAR

Fail 16 Nov 2021 95,524 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDERSIDE COVERS FITTED FRONT TO REAR

Pass 25 Nov 2020 94,278 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 93,733 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDERSIDE COVERS FITTED FRONT TO REAR

Pass 9 Nov 2018 91,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDERSIDE COVERS FITTED FRONT TO REAR

Pass 13 Nov 2017 87,702 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 86,362 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 85,826 miles

air conditioning drive belt missing

both rear coil springs corroded

engine noisey

handbrake travel high

nearside rear wheel rim dented inner

offside rear tyre worn to approx 3mm

pipe to air conditioning pump broken

Fail 5 Aug 2015 85,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm cracked at inner rear bush area (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Centre Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

airconditioning pump belt missing

coolant pipe leaking to turbo

front brake discs corroded

front inner brake pads look to be wearing thin

offside rear tyre worn to approx 3mm

oil light flashing and engine noisey

pipe to airconditioning pump broken

plastic panelling covering much of under side of vehicle

Pass 30 Dec 2013 72,150 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 62,011 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 56,594 miles

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

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

offside rear wheel as slight restricted movement

Pass 15 Dec 2010 50,954 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)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 45,760 miles

FRONT DISCS AND PADS ARE QUITE WORN = WHEEL OFF INSPECTION

HANDBRAKE HIGHISH

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 40,608 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 40,608 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 13 Dec 2007 35,171 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 35,171 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 29,216 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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RD03 LLL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RD03 LLL, 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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RD03 LLL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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