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KS03 EKP

2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Yellow Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

168,363 mi
Last recorded168,363 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster56,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 EKP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 168,363 miles

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough upper support bearing for road spring ,some roughness when rotated (2.2.D.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 164,254 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 154,167 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel cap seal cracked

oil leak

under-trays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 22 Sep 2014 137,500 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel cap seal cracked/perished

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 121,090 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 103,765 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 7 Sep 2011 82,761 miles

Fuel cap seal beginning to split

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Undertrays fitted to the entire underside

Pass 8 Sep 2010 63,631 miles

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

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

fuel cap sealing ring starting to perish

Pass 22 Sep 2009 52,950 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 48,690 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 44,719 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 37,803 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 37,803 miles

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

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 EKP is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Yellow with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EKP, 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 EKP is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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