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KX53 TKO

2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,866 mi
Last recorded95,866 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)61,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 95,866 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 95,303 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 95,089 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 93,641 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 91,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 86,633 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 82,819 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Feb 2017 78,941 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 78,941 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 May 2016 78,436 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear metal brake pipes surface corrosion on them no leaks at time of test (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated split no reinforcement visable (3.6.B.4d)

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

all indicater bulbs apart from n/s wing repeater are pale in color

o/s/r brake binding slightly

under trays fitted obscuring componets

Pass 6 May 2015 63,985 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear indicators pale in colour

fuel cap seal slightly cracked

o/s/r brake binding slightly

slight movement in o/s/f anti roll bar drop link rod

surface corrosion on all rear metal brake pipes no leaks at time of test

Pass 23 Apr 2014 61,434 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r brake binding slightly

rear indicators pale in color

slight movement in both front wheel bearings

Fail 23 Apr 2014 61,434 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r brake binding slightly

rear indicators pale in color

slight movement in both front wheel bearings

Pass 4 Apr 2013 58,268 miles

front brake discs inner surfaces are in very poor condition

front inner brake pads wearing thin

n/s/f brake flexi hose perrishing slightly

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

slight movement in both front shock absorbers and top mountings

small splits in inner sidewall of o/s/r tyre not reaching the cords

sump showing signs of leaking

x2 nails in o/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2012 55,079 miles

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

both sides front brake disc,s corroding with age on inner and outter edges

Fail 22 Oct 2010 47,471 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

BOTH SIDES FRONT WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE

BOTH SIDES REAR INDICATORS STARTING TO DISCOLOUR

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 47,471 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

BOTH SIDES FRONT WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE

BOTH SIDES REAR INDICATORS STARTING TO DISCOLOUR

Pass 30 Oct 2009 43,019 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 37,037 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 27,466 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 15,822 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 TKO is a 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TKO, 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 TKO is a 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 2 October 2003.

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