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HF53 FKW

2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,512 mi
Last recorded106,512 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)60,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 FKW
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 106,512 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Apr 2018 100,072 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 100,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre flat

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front body sill damaged

Pass 5 Dec 2015 95,859 miles

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

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

engine coolant leak

fuel cap seal deteriorated close to excessive

underside muddy

windscreen washers poor

Fail 5 Dec 2015 95,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

engine coolant leak

fuel cap seal deteriorated close to excessive

underside muddy

windscreen washers poor

Pass 10 Dec 2014 89,542 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 89,542 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 86,562 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 86,562 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 76,761 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 47,178 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 66,023 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 53,003 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 48,425 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 46,494 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

all tyres perished

Pass 16 Jan 2009 46,494 miles

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

all tyres perished

Pass 8 Oct 2007 40,263 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 34,689 miles

Both front wiper blades splitting

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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HF53 FKW is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HF53 FKW, 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 HF53 FKW registered?

HF53 FKW is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 3 October 2003.

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