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RK53 BSO

2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,854 mi
Last recorded96,854 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster56,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 BSO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 96,854 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 94,791 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front registration plate damaged

nail in offside front tyre

Fail 30 Sep 2015 94,749 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front registration plate damaged

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2014 90,100 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 6 Oct 2013 81,499 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres getting low.

brake pipes starting to corrode.

engine oil leaks.

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 4 Oct 2012 72,868 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 72,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 67,232 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 67,232 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 61,006 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 61,006 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 54,320 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 54,320 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 47,033 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 38,241 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 18,892 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 18,892 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

advise n/s head lamp glass broken

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 BSO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BSO, 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 BSO registered?

RK53 BSO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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