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YJ53 FLB

2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Gold Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,125 mi
Last recorded128,125 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster56,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 FLB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 128,125 miles

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))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 128,122 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 117,030 miles

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))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 117,028 miles

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))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 116,784 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 115,352 miles

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))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 110,364 miles

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))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 103,353 miles

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))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 100,014 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 100,014 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 96,351 miles

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))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 92,290 miles

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)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 92,288 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 88,820 miles

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)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 88,820 miles

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)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 81,925 miles

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)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 71,275 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 66,687 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 57,834 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 49,305 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 39,570 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 31,736 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 23,521 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 16,692 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 11,825 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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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.

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