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KS03 EHY

2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,905 mi
Last recorded65,905 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster56,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 EHY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 65,905 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 60,715 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front outer brake pipes corroded//

both front tyres 3mm on edges treads and walls cracked and split//

both rear coil springs corroded on bottom seats//

damage to osr inner wheel rim//

nsf indicator going white//

oil leaks underneath//

Pass 26 Feb 2014 57,874 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front outer brake pipes corroded//

slight play in nsf shocker top mounting//

Fail 26 Feb 2014 57,874 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front outer brake pipes corroded//

slight play in nsf shocker top mounting//

Pass 1 Mar 2013 54,305 miles

Oil leak

Slight play in both front anti roll bar drop links

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Mar 2013 54,305 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Slight play in both front anti roll bar drop links

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2012 49,931 miles

front disc corroding

Fail 2 Mar 2012 49,931 miles

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

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

front disc corroding

Pass 23 Feb 2011 44,047 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 36,691 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres cracking/perished slightly

o/s seat belt twisted

Pass 3 Mar 2009 30,737 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 30,737 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 25,073 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 17,153 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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KS03 EHY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver 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 (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 KS03 EHY, 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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KS03 EHY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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