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RG53 FWV

2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,592 mi
Last recorded67,592 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster56,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG53 FWV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 67,592 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2025 67,591 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 62,493 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 62,262 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 62,191 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 62,181 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 61,976 miles

Offside Rear Tyre low on pressure.

Pass 25 Mar 2017 61,648 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 61,591 miles

front discs slightly worn

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 29 Mar 2016 61,591 miles

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)

front discs slightly worn

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Mar 2015 61,383 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 61,228 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 59,528 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 16 Mar 2012 58,080 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 58,080 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 56,460 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 56,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 54,192 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 51,813 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 51,813 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

One LED in Centre bake light not working

Pass 21 Dec 2007 42,804 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 20 Dec 2006 32,164 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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RG53 FWV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RG53 FWV, 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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What year was RG53 FWV registered?

RG53 FWV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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