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WX53 WVY

2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

60,697 mi
Last recorded60,697 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster56,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 WVY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 60,697 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

fuel cap sealing rubber slightly cracking

plastic covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 21 Mar 2025 60,697 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

fuel cap sealing rubber slightly cracking

plastic covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 18 Mar 2024 59,660 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap rubber slightly cracking

plastic covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 18 Mar 2024 59,660 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap rubber slightly cracking

plastic covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 23 Mar 2023 59,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 59,106 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 58,401 miles

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

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

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and under body shields fitted obscuring some testable components

fuel cap sealing rubber slightly cracking

Pass 31 Mar 2021 57,927 miles

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

engine covers and under body shields fitted obscuring some testable components

fuel cap sealing rubber slightly cracking

Fail 23 Mar 2021 57,927 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

engine covers and under body shields fitted obscuring some testable components

fuel cap sealing rubber slightly cracking

Pass 23 Mar 2020 57,307 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap sealing rubber slightly cracking

plastic covers fitted obscuring some testable components in the engine bay and the underside

Pass 23 Mar 2019 56,311 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 55,004 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 53,786 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 52,464 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 50,996 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap sealing rubber slightly cracking

Pass 11 Mar 2014 49,028 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap sealing rubber slightly cracking

high level brake light not working

nearside front tyre craking inside tread and outer side wall

Fail 11 Mar 2014 49,028 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap sealing rubber slightly cracking

nearside front tyre craking inside tread and outer side wall

Pass 9 Mar 2013 46,654 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 44,437 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 42,241 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 42,241 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 38,195 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 38,195 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 30,619 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front wipers poor condition

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 21,234 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 20,429 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 17,311 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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WX53 WVY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 WX53 WVY, 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 WX53 WVY registered?

WX53 WVY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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