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RX53 VYZ

2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

92,400 mi
Last recorded92,400 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster56,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 VYZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 92,400 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted obscuring view

Under vehicle corrosion front to rear suspension

Pass 28 Feb 2022 91,458 miles

Body under covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Attention Please (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Size 205.45.R 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 90,930 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 87,820 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 84,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 84,964 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2018 83,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 77,021 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 62,245 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 50,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 43,869 miles

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

front tyres perished

Pass 19 Jun 2013 35,918 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 27,724 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 25,256 miles

All tyres starting to split

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 21,592 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 18,697 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 15,377 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 11,777 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2006 8,306 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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RX53 VYZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 RX53 VYZ, 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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RX53 VYZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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