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KV53 OFO

2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

113,136 mi
Last recorded113,136 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)61,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 OFO
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 113,136 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

engine sump corroded

surface corrosion to all suspension components

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 25 Mar 2021 113,136 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine sump corroded

surface corrosion to all suspension components

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 23 Mar 2020 109,605 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 109,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 106,613 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

body has underside corrosion

Fail 18 Mar 2019 106,611 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested very poor running and idling (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

body has underside corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2018 103,385 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2017 97,666 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 90,527 miles

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

small cut to nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Feb 2016 90,526 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

small cut to nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2015 84,741 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 79,758 miles

Centre engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2014 79,757 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Centre engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 71,516 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 62,026 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 23 Sep 2010 52,548 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 52,548 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

rear indicator bulbs showing slight white cast

Pass 13 Aug 2010 51,922 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 42,694 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 41,857 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 39,191 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 38,993 miles

Centre Front Upper registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Centre Rear Lower registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Lower Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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KV53 OFO is a 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KV53 OFO, 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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KV53 OFO is a 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 18 December 2003.

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