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WK53 DVC

2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

57,024 mi
Last recorded57,024 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster56,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 DVC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 57,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 56,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 55,047 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 54,837 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 54,732 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 54,221 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near top shock attachment (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near top shock attachment (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 53,733 miles

VEHICLE NOW GETTING CORRODED UNDERSIDE

Pass 29 Aug 2017 52,013 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Aug 2017 51,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 50,616 miles

VEHICLE NOW GETTING CORRODED UNDERSIDE

Fail 5 Aug 2016 50,554 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

VEHICLE NOW GETTING CORRODED UNDERSIDE

Pass 17 Aug 2015 49,710 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 49,710 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 47,919 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 47,839 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

WITH BROKEN COIL SPRING ADVISE THAT THIS VEHICLE IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE..

Fail 25 Nov 2013 477,751 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 46,304 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 44,551 miles

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

airbag light staying on

Pass 9 Jul 2010 41,633 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 31,502 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 23,783 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 23,746 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 17,826 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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WK53 DVC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WK53 DVC, 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 WK53 DVC registered?

WK53 DVC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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