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FJ53 HGK

2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,930 mi
Last recorded99,930 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)60,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 HGK
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 99,930 miles

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))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 98,656 miles

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))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 98,149 miles

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))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 98,149 miles

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))

Pass 15 May 2018 97,095 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 96,159 miles

Both front brake discs have surface corrosion on inner friction areas.

Fail 31 Mar 2016 96,157 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Both front brake discs have surface corrosion on inner friction areas.

Pass 10 Mar 2015 94,495 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 92,640 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 91,289 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 91,289 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 87,546 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 82,473 miles

n/s front tyre worn down to 2mm tread depth

Pass 11 Mar 2010 76,410 miles

n/s front wiper blade deteriorating

slight play in o/s front wheel

surface corrosion to n/s & o/s front brake discs

Fail 9 Mar 2010 76,410 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 73,558 miles

The near side rear tyre is worn low and close to the legal limit in places.

Pass 23 Jul 2007 57,052 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 56,849 miles

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.

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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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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FJ53 HGK is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 1 September 2003.

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