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RK53 BRX

2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

104,310 mi
Last recorded104,310 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster56,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 BRX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 104,310 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 101,557 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 99,431 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 96,476 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 93,879 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 91,324 miles

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

front brake discs worn

near/side front tyre treads out of shape

wipers not going off when switched off

Fail 27 Nov 2010 91,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs worn

near/side front tyre treads out of shape

wipers not going off when switched off

Pass 17 Nov 2009 85,067 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 75,734 miles

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 63,816 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2006 51,833 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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RK53 BRX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RK53 BRX, 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 RK53 BRX registered?

RK53 BRX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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