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DK53 ZZD

2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,499 mi
Last recorded89,499 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)61,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 ZZD
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 89,499 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Pass 3 Mar 2021 88,455 miles

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

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 3 Mar 2021 88,455 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2019 87,958 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened near wishbone bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 87,954 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect colour (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened near wishbone bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 85,995 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

underbody trays fitted unable to check components

Fail 2 Jul 2018 85,990 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

underbody trays fitted unable to check components

Pass 17 Feb 2017 82,062 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 75,240 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 68,025 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 80,408 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 80,408 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 53,808 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 45,030 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2011 37,082 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 29,093 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 21,367 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 13,409 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 7,689 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 7,689 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Based on 16,874 MOT tests across 995 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
3,991
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
995
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 456
Stop lamp not working 339
position lamp(s) not working 331
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 299
Brake pipe excessively corroded 297
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DK53 ZZD is a 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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