MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,269 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside number plate light inop
oil leak
rear metal brake pipes coroded
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside number plate light inop
oil leak
rear metal brake pipes coroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Both front to rear sections and nearside rear axle section of brake pipe are corroding.
Nearside front wheel bearing is a little noisy.
Windscreen chipped in excess of 10mm not in drivers view.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Both front to rear sections and nearside rear axle section of brake pipe are corroding.
Nearside front wheel bearing is a little noisy.
Windscreen chipped in excess of 10mm not in drivers view.
Both front tyres are getting low on 3mm
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Both front tyres are getting low on 3mm
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Both front brake hoses are perished and splitting
Both rear metal brake pipes are corroding
Broken front grille/edges to bodywork
Engine stabilizer bush is worn/torn
Nearside front wheel bearing is noisy
Play in nearside track rod outer ball joint
Slight play on offside front wishbone rear bush
Sump badly corroded and leaking oil
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Numerous engine oil leaks, Possible engine oil cooler also turbo.
STRONG ADVISE, Nearside rear tyre ON limit of 1.6mm
Slight play in nearside front suspension wishbone rear mounting bush.
Windscreen cracked nearside.
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Both front tyres are on legal wear limit.
Rear indicator bulbs loosing amber colour.
Windscreen damage. Not yet excessive.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Both front tyres are on legal wear limit.
Rear indicator bulbs loosing amber colour.
Windscreen damage. Not yet excessive.
o/s/f & o/s/r inner wheel rims distorted....
o/s/r indicator fading....
wipers smear....
Offside front wheel inner rim dented.
Play in front anti-roll bar links and mounts.
Slight play in nearside front shock absorber gland.
front brake discs worn...
o/s/f & o/s/r inner wheel rims distorted....
screen washers poor....
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Roadster?
Based on 33,271 MOT tests across 2,102 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RX53 VZF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 RX53 VZF, 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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RX53 VZF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 29 September 2003.
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