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HX53 KNZ

2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

159,586 mi
Last recorded159,586 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)60,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 KNZ
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 159,586 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 159,580 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 152,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge high level tread bald (5.2.3 (e))

minor damage to screen

Fail 19 Oct 2021 152,951 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge high level tread bald (5.2.3 (e))

minor damage to screen

Pass 31 Jul 2020 148,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge high level tread bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

minor damage to screen

residue around fuel filter

surface rust on suspension components

Fail 28 Jul 2020 148,265 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake insecure caliper carrier bracket mounting bolt loose-top (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge high level tread bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

minor damage to screen

residue around fuel filter

surface rust on suspension components

Pass 18 Dec 2015 146,880 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 146,880 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 143,195 miles

damage to screen

front brake discs in poor condition and pads look low-need wheels off to check properly

n/s/r tyre on wear bars and nail in tyre

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight rougness in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 29 Sep 2014 143,195 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

damage to screen

front brake discs in poor condition and pads look low-need wheels off to check properly

n/s/r tyre on wear bars and nail in tyre

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight rougness in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 4 Sep 2013 135,613 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

OSF lower light cluster damaged

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Play in NSF shock absorber

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 24 Aug 2013 135,613 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

OSF lower light cluster damaged

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Play in NSF shock absorber

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 113,178 miles

NS headlamp has condensation

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

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

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

Oil leak

airbag light on

engine mount split

Fail 17 Aug 2012 112,811 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

NS headlamp has condensation

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

Oil leak

airbag light on

engine mount split

Pass 29 Aug 2011 91,885 miles

NSR tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 29 Aug 2011 91,875 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Aug 2010 77,079 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 62,810 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag warning light on.

high level brake light not fully functioning.

Pass 25 Aug 2009 62,810 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag warning light on.

high level brake light not fully functioning.

Fail 29 Aug 2008 47,580 miles

DRIVERS SIDE WIPER RUBBER SPLIT AT ENDS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 47,580 miles

DRIVERS SIDE WIPER RUBBER SPLIT AT ENDS

Pass 28 Aug 2007 37,705 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 30,778 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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HX53 KNZ is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 HX53 KNZ, 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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HX53 KNZ is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 1 September 2003.

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