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J3 NXK

2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,685 mi
Last recorded146,685 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)60,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 NXK
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 146,685 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 146,685 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 142,051 miles

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

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)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 142,051 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 140,739 miles

All tyres appear low in pressure

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

Engine oil pressure light flickering intermittantly

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

O/S headlight dip beam slightly dim

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Sump pan corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2012 133,543 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2011 131,975 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 117,963 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 117,963 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear indicators pale

Pass 6 Oct 2009 98,397 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 98,397 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 90,049 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 79,318 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 62,851 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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J3 NXK is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J3 NXK, 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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J3 NXK is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 9 September 2003.

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