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KX53 SWO

2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

87,969 mi
Last recorded87,969 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)61,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 SWO
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 87,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Nov 2025 87,922 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Nov 2024 85,853 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 84,245 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 82,690 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 82,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 79,991 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2021 79,991 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 76,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 73,614 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material though out the car brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 May 2018 70,784 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 May 2017 68,459 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 May 2017 68,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (3.4.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2016 66,037 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inside

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2015 62,724 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 May 2014 61,501 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2013 60,059 miles

Front brake discs corroding!

Front inner brake pads wearing thin?

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp on tailgate has 1 bulb out!

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2012 58,344 miles

Both rear tyres wearing close to tread wear bars.Also wearing on inner edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs corroding

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2010 55,315 miles

Engine/body/sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2009 49,296 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 49,296 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 38,655 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 26,076 miles

o/s/r tyre 3mm †n/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 20 Sep 2006 13,653 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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KX53 SWO 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 79.2%.

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 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 KX53 SWO, 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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KX53 SWO is a 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 19 September 2003.

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