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KX53 SXU

2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,751 mi
Last recorded102,751 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)61,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 SXU
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 102,751 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 97,522 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 90,872 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brakes spongy

Fail 27 Jul 2023 90,872 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brakes spongy

Pass 25 Jun 2022 84,382 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 83,946 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 83,300 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted limited visibility

Pass 16 Aug 2019 81,199 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 81,198 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2018 79,517 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 77,297 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 76,256 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 74,989 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 67,986 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 67,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust system rusty

Pass 3 Dec 2013 62,771 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 55,145 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 46,898 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 39,096 miles

offside rear tyre cracks in treads & walls of tyre

offside rear tyre tread wearing slightly low

Fail 26 Nov 2010 39,096 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside rear tyre cracks in treads & walls of tyre

offside rear tyre tread wearing slightly low

Pass 24 Nov 2009 32,315 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 25,364 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 21,306 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 21,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 14,122 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 SXU is a 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SXU, 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 SXU is a 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 1 September 2003.

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