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KS03 EKL

2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,334 mi
Last recorded50,334 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)61,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 EKL
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 50,334 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 50,334 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 49,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 48,468 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 46,598 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 43,319 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 43,319 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 40,652 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 37,419 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 34,955 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 33,682 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 31,942 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 29,139 miles

o/s & n/s rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2014 25,845 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 24,448 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2012 22,733 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 21,774 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 21,134 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 19,578 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 19,574 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 18,492 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 18,492 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 16,467 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 13,965 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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KS03 EKL is a 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KS03 EKL, 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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KS03 EKL is a 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 14 August 2003.

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