MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,286 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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))
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))
high level only 60% working
windscreen is slightly scratched
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
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
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
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
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
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
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)?
Based on 44,118 MOT tests across 2,659 vehicles.
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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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DK53 HUV is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 9 October 2003.
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