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VX53 BRV

2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,680 mi
Last recorded53,680 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster56,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 BRV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 53,680 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cable slightly damaged, clip on axle to hold cable also damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear, slightly corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed slightly rubbing on handbrake cable (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge + slightly cracking in tread/ perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear, lower bushes, worn (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 53,457 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 53,150 miles

NT unable to fully inspect testable items due to covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted slight flat spots on inner edge of rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slight flat spot on inner part of rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted slight flat spots on inner part of rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 52,985 miles

NT unable to fully inspect testable items due to undertrays and covers fitted

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner part of rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both rear inner part of rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 52,677 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner part of rim slight flat spot (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner part of rim slight flat spot (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 52,299 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 52,045 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 51,825 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 51,390 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 51,390 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 51,067 miles

upper centre brake light inoperative

Pass 16 Feb 2016 50,682 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 49,680 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 49,167 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 49,167 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 48,059 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 46,707 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 45,303 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 45,303 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 43,845 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

both front wheels when span brakes seem to be catching advise inspection

front number plate damaged but still can be seen advise replacment

Pass 9 Jan 2009 38,824 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 29,160 miles

Oil leak

front tyres perished

rear exhaust mis aligned

when foot brake applied dash light faults

Fail 4 Feb 2008 29,025 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak

front tyres perished

rear exhaust mis aligned

when foot brake applied dash light faults

Pass 16 Jan 2007 17,165 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 17,165 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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VX53 BRV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VX53 BRV, 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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VX53 BRV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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