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KS03 EKN

2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,106 mi
Last recorded143,106 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)61,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 EKN
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 143,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near wear limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 143,106 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near wear limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 136,870 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 23 Jan 2019 121,278 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 121,278 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 104,578 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 104,578 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 97,286 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 94,446 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 91,848 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 86,875 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 75,761 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 75,761 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 66,396 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 63,912 miles

brake pipe at the rear corroding

front brake pads getting low

offside front tyre tread perishing

oil sump corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2011 63,912 miles

front brake pads getting low

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pipe at the rear corroding

offside front tyre tread perishing

oil sump corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2010 55,131 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 39,424 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 28,300 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 25,624 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 EKN is a 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KS03 EKN, 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 EKN is a 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 15 August 2003.

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