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DK53 ZZC

2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Yellow Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,945 mi
Last recorded81,945 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)60,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 ZZC
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2020 81,945 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 81,063 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 78,167 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 70,838 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 53,102 miles

both number plates starting to deteriorate

Fail 4 Oct 2010 53,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both number plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Sep 2009 37,729 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 30,569 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 26,475 miles

Both front tyres have flat spots.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S inner drive shaft boot leaking grease (slight).

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Sep 2007 26,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres have flat spots.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S inner drive shaft boot leaking grease (slight).

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 19,884 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 ZZC is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Yellow with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZZC, 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 ZZC registered?

DK53 ZZC is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 2 September 2003.

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The MOT history for DK53 ZZC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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