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VX53 BVA

2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

88,217 mi
Last recorded88,217 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster56,714 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 BVA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 88,217 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

full under trays fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2026 88,217 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

full under trays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2025 81,595 miles

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring cups (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under-trays fitted obscuring inspection of some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2024 81,580 miles

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring cups (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under-trays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 3 Oct 2022 80,607 miles

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring cups (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 23 May 2018 80,480 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2017 76,107 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 11 Jan 2017 75,325 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 14 Apr 2016 74,202 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 69,738 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 64,158 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 64,158 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 60,283 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 55,424 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 47,188 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 47,187 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 43,526 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 43,526 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 42,145 miles

Front tyres worn, 2mm, inner edges, limit 1.6mm, recommend replace.

Offside front wheel rim, slight damage.

Offside rear tyre, inner sidewall, signs of splitting, keep check on.

Vehicle lighting, intermittent flickering, recommend further investigation.

Pass 12 Nov 2007 34,226 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 25,707 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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VX53 BVA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 BVA, 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 BVA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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