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KX53 TFA

2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,319 mi
Last recorded90,319 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)61,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 TFA
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 90,319 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 90,134 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 89,606 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 89,606 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 88,757 miles

Exhaust noisy Rear Silencer (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2022 86,372 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

rear exhaust silencer noisy

Fail 20 May 2022 86,370 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

rear exhaust silencer noisy

Pass 26 May 2021 85,610 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 84,378 miles

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

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

oil sump porous

Pass 26 Mar 2019 81,603 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2019 81,597 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 78,363 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 77,679 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 77,476 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 76,410 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 73,625 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 69,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 69,437 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 68,175 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 66,049 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

front and rear tyres cracking on walls

Pass 7 Oct 2011 66,049 miles

front and rear tyres cracking on walls

Pass 29 Sep 2010 56,336 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 47,376 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 47,376 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 45,977 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 39,607 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 39,607 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 28,328 miles

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

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 TFA is a 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TFA, 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 TFA is a 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 24 September 2003.

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