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KX53 TKT

2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,961 mi
Last recorded94,961 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)60,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 94,961 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease or corroded (Recommend attention soon

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension components corroded

Under trays fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2019 94,961 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

All brake pipes covered in grease or corroded (Recommend attention soon

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension components corroded

Under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2018 93,954 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front suspension components have surface corrosion

Fail 27 May 2018 93,943 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective splits all around seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2017 91,488 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2017 91,488 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 90,654 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer perished

Near side rear tyre perished

Both front tyres slightly misshapen

Both front tyres slightly perished

Both rear tyres low inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 90,628 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Both front tyres slightly misshapen

Both front tyres slightly perished

Both rear tyres low inner edge

Fuel cap sealing washer perished

Near side rear tyre perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 86,258 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 81,811 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 75,262 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 64,752 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 61,605 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 57,616 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 57,616 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 51,228 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

both front tyre treads cracking due to age srongly advise replacing

Pass 12 Dec 2007 40,538 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all tyres showing signs of fatigue, advise new tyres as they are 2003 tyres

Pass 11 Dec 2006 31,739 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)?

Based on 44,118 MOT tests across 2,659 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
3,707
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,659
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 986
position lamp(s) not working 848
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 827
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 800
Stop lamp not working 785
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KX53 TKT is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 60,888 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 80 Auto(rhd) fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KX53 TKT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KX53 TKT is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 2 October 2003.

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