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GX53 GKU

2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,486 mi
Last recorded96,486 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster56,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 GKU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 96,486 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front number plate damaged

Fail 26 Jun 2018 96,486 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front number plate damaged

Pass 27 May 2017 89,184 miles

sill, uner body and inner wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2014 85,862 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 85,862 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 68,869 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 68,869 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 60,673 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 51,088 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 51,088 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 44,203 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake discs in very poor condition.

Pass 22 Jun 2010 44,203 miles

both front brake discs in very poor condition.

Pass 1 Sep 2009 41,479 miles

front discs badly worn

fuel cap seal slightly craked

o/s/r tyre getting low on inner edge

oil leak

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2008 34,091 miles

Offside rear tyre low on inner edge

Offside wiper blade split

Pass 24 Aug 2007 26,604 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 20,386 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 20,386 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Roadster?

Based on 33,271 MOT tests across 2,102 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
3,229
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 713
position lamp(s) not working 623
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 587
Stop lamp not working 538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
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GX53 GKU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 56,714 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 (mcc) Roadster fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 713 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX53 GKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GX53 GKU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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