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DK53 HUV

2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

74,286 mi
Last recorded74,286 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)60,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 HUV
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 74,286 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2023 74,286 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 74,071 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 73,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material has been cleaned and painted (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 73,686 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 70,886 miles

high level only 60% working

windscreen is slightly scratched

Fail 13 May 2019 70,886 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

windscreen is slightly scratched

Pass 6 Oct 2017 67,229 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f and o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Front wipers split rubber at the ends

Nearside Front front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear cracking in tread

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak sump washer ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front and rear (2.7.2a)

Side repeater slightly discoloured o/s/f and n/s/f (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres are cracking in tread

cracked trim /damaged n/s/r area

front wind screen scratched

under tray fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2017 67,229 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f and o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Front wipers split rubber at the ends

Nearside Front front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear cracking in tread

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak sump washer ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front and rear (2.7.2a)

Side repeater slightly discoloured o/s/f and n/s/f (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres are cracking in tread

cracked trim /damaged n/s/r area

front wind screen scratched

under tray fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2017 67,213 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fuel cap seal cracking

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

Nearside Front Tyre cracking

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre cracking

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak Sump plug ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing All shock absorbers (2.7.2a)

Windscreen scratched but not seriously affecting drivers view

Pass 24 Nov 2016 61,956 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 61,956 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 54,349 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 54,156 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 49,478 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 44,132 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 41,502 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 38,019 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 31,520 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 24,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 24,197 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 23,546 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 22,851 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 17,892 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 17,892 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)?

Based on 44,118 MOT tests across 2,659 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
3,707
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,659
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 986
position lamp(s) not working 848
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 827
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 800
Stop lamp not working 785
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DK53 HUV is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 60,888 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 80 Auto(rhd) fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK53 HUV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DK53 HUV registered?

DK53 HUV is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 9 October 2003.

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