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SY53 BSV

2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

142,422 mi
Last recorded142,422 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster56,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 BSV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 142,422 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside headlamp light intensity slightly reduced

Pass 12 Dec 2019 139,955 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 139,955 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 135,486 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 129,629 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 129,629 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 124,524 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 116,592 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 108,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 99,608 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 85,710 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 85,708 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 74,670 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 74,668 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 61,066 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 53,536 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 46,449 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 46,418 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 32,566 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 32,566 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 18,415 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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SY53 BSV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black 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 SY53 BSV, 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 SY53 BSV registered?

SY53 BSV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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