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W123 BRN

2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,350 mi
Last recorded112,350 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster56,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW123 BRN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 112,350 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 110,445 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Oct 2023 108,986 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 107,811 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2021 106,259 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 106,258 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 104,565 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 Sep 2020 104,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Sep 2019 103,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Sep 2018 99,825 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2018 99,825 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/24/16 83W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2017 96,954 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Sep 2016 94,116 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 6 Sep 2016 94,116 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 88,963 miles

undertrays and engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Sep 2014 82,784 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 77,251 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 67,256 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 13 Sep 2011 60,916 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f side light lens cracked

Pass 13 Sep 2011 60,916 miles

o/s/f side light lens cracked

Pass 30 Sep 2010 54,826 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 54,826 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 48,457 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 42,433 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 35,453 miles

rear tyres wearing close to wear indicators †n/s/r tyre cut in outer side wall

Pass 19 Sep 2006 27,165 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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W123 BRN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W123 BRN, 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 W123 BRN registered?

W123 BRN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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