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RX53 VZF

2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

164,269 mi
Last recorded164,269 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster56,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 VZF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 164,269 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 160,505 miles

Nearside number plate light inop

oil leak

rear metal brake pipes coroded

Fail 23 Aug 2019 160,501 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside number plate light inop

oil leak

rear metal brake pipes coroded

Pass 14 Aug 2018 150,217 miles

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))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 150,217 miles

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))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 140,532 miles

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.

Fail 26 Aug 2017 140,321 miles

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.

Pass 12 Sep 2016 130,416 miles

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)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 130,416 miles

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)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 120,759 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 110,812 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 110,758 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 100,813 miles

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.

Pass 28 Sep 2012 91,124 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 79,802 miles

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)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 79,802 miles

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)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 69,720 miles

Both front tyres are on legal wear limit.

Rear indicator bulbs loosing amber colour.

Windscreen damage. Not yet excessive.

Fail 4 Oct 2010 69,716 miles

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.

Pass 1 Oct 2009 58,296 miles

o/s/f & o/s/r inner wheel rims distorted....

o/s/r indicator fading....

wipers smear....

Pass 4 Oct 2008 44,784 miles

Offside front wheel inner rim dented.

Play in front anti-roll bar links and mounts.

Slight play in nearside front shock absorber gland.

Pass 6 Oct 2007 36,587 miles

front brake discs worn...

o/s/f & o/s/r inner wheel rims distorted....

screen washers poor....

Pass 28 Sep 2006 26,458 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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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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