MOT Status
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100,338 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened rear mounting casing (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened rear mounting casing (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Roadster?
Based on 33,271 MOT tests across 2,102 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YJ53 FJE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 YJ53 FJE, 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 YJ53 FJE registered?
YJ53 FJE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 26 November 2003.
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