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SN53 BSX

2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,580 mi
Last recorded121,580 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster56,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 BSX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 121,580 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 111,611 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 111,611 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 99,117 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2015 78,729 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2014 81,403 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

near side front tyre getting low

off side front tyre getting low

Pass 1 Feb 2013 68,949 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 61,800 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 56,205 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 46,570 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 30,209 miles

Both front flexis chafing slightly on the rubber mounting of the abs wires

Both wiper blades split

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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SN53 BSX 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 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 SN53 BSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SN53 BSX registered?

SN53 BSX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is SN53 BSX safe to buy?

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