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FX53 FXW

2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,850 mi
Last recorded69,850 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)60,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 FXW
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 69,850 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 69,121 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 65,896 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 62,009 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 62,009 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

off side and near side front tyres have cracking around edges

Pass 21 Aug 2008 55,751 miles

all tyres cracked & perished

rear brakes just in balance

rear registration plate poor condition

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Oct 2007 46,525 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 34,550 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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FX53 FXW is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FX53 FXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX53 FXW registered?

FX53 FXW is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is FX53 FXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX53 FXW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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