MOT Status
ValidMileage
128,125 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Coil spring corroded both slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both inner edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Nail in tyre in tread ()
Rear Coil spring corroded both slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded slightly before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both (5.2.3 (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded slightly before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear & o/s/f corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox /driveshaft area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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 FLB is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Gold with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 FLB, 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 FLB registered?
YJ53 FLB is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 1 September 2003.
Is YJ53 FLB safe to buy?
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