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HX53 RZD

2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

203,411 mi
Last recorded203,411 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)61,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 203,411 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 182,103 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 167,340 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 162,428 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 150,208 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 131,772 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 115,183 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 104,533 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 95,697 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 95,586 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 84,385 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 84,385 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 65,687 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 65,687 miles

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

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

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 61,748 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front stub axles slight corrosion

both front tyre inner edges getting low

Fail 24 Jan 2013 61,748 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front stub axles slight corrosion

both front tyre inner edges getting low

Pass 20 Jan 2012 54,401 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/front a b s wire insecure attention required

o/s/rear tyre poor condition attention required

Fail 21 Jan 2011 47,988 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

foot & handbrake travel could be improved

Pass 21 Jan 2011 47,988 miles

foot & handbrake travel could be improved

Pass 21 Jan 2010 40,914 miles

front stub axles slight corrosion

Fail 21 Jan 2010 40,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front stub axles slight corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2008 34,324 miles

full undertray fitted

parkbrake iever travel long

Fail 28 Oct 2008 34,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

full undertray fitted

parkbrake iever travel long

Pass 13 Nov 2007 27,958 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 27,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 21,461 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)?

Based on 16,874 MOT tests across 995 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
3,991
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
995
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 456
Stop lamp not working 339
position lamp(s) not working 331
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 299
Brake pipe excessively corroded 297
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HX53 RZD is a 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 61,160 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 Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX53 RZD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HX53 RZD is a 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 7 October 2003.

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