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WU53 ELO

2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Yellow Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

69,249 mi
Last recorded69,249 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster56,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 ELO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 69,249 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 67,133 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 62,970 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 60,876 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 60,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 58,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 55,160 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 50,903 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 50,903 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 46,432 miles

Vehicle fitted with plastic under trays not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Oct 2015 42,651 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2014 39,443 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

front tyres stepping slightly

slight engine oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2013 36,133 miles

slight engine oil leak

tyres starting to step

Pass 24 Oct 2012 31,937 miles

both rear tyres stepping slightly

slight engine oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2011 28,382 miles

offside rear tyre stepping

slight engine oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2010 25,631 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 22,952 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 22,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 19,839 miles

nearside headlight broken but not effecting security or aim

Pass 24 Oct 2007 17,460 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 12,538 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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WU53 ELO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Yellow with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 WU53 ELO, 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 WU53 ELO registered?

WU53 ELO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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