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2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)
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ExpiredMileage
156,726 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
undertray fitted not allowing full inspection
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
undertays fitted not allowing full inspection
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
undertays fitted not allowing full inspection
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to bulk (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to bulk (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded drum to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working constant on (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Central Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and overaxle pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Oil leak around engine sump suspect maybe porous ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
os headlamp mainbeam aim too high
osf dipped headlamp slightly dim
rear goglamp tell tale on dim all the time
vehicle has a series auto gearbox fault
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and overaxle pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Oil leak around engine sump suspect maybe porous ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
os headlamp mainbeam aim too high
osf dipped headlamp slightly dim
rear goglamp tell tale on dim all the time
vehicle has a series auto gearbox fault
oil leak engine sump damp suspect its porous.
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
oil leak engine sump damp suspect its porous.
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both rear top s/absorber bushes slightly deterioated.
Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded.Both front brake hose slightly deteriorated.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
uneven wear to offside front tyre tread
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
uneven wear to offside front tyre tread
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
both front brake disc are in a poor condiction
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
large cracks in offside front tyre
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
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DK53 FHX is a 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 61,160 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK53 FHX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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DK53 FHX is a 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 22 October 2003.
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