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HX53 KOA

2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

11,313 mi
Last recorded11,313 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster56,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 KOA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 11,313 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 11,313 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 11,287 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 11,219 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 11,219 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2016 10,897 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 10,357 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 1,121 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

severe oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2014 9,854 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 90,276 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 74,888 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front and nearside rear tyres worn to 3mm on inner edges

Pass 21 May 2011 74,888 miles

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

both front and nearside rear tyres worn to 3mm on inner edges

Pass 7 May 2010 61,171 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 50,083 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front lower light cluster lenses cracked

Pass 13 May 2009 50,083 miles

both front lower light cluster lenses cracked

Pass 25 Apr 2008 43,626 miles

rear tyres wearing thin

Fail 10 Apr 2008 43,325 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 31,893 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 31,893 miles

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 28,789 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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HX53 KOA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HX53 KOA, 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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HX53 KOA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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