MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,930 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive possible sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Both front brake discs have surface corrosion on inner friction areas.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Both front brake discs have surface corrosion on inner friction areas.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
n/s front tyre worn down to 2mm tread depth
n/s front wiper blade deteriorating
slight play in o/s front wheel
surface corrosion to n/s & o/s front brake discs
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
n/s front wiper blade deteriorating
slight play in o/s front wheel
surface corrosion to n/s & o/s front brake discs
The near side rear tyre is worn low and close to the legal limit in places.
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)?
Based on 44,118 MOT tests across 2,659 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FJ53 HGK is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 FJ53 HGK, 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 FJ53 HGK registered?
FJ53 HGK is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 1 September 2003.
Is FJ53 HGK safe to buy?
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