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KX53 UVR

2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

76,327 mi
Last recorded76,327 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster56,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 UVR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 76,327 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 76,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 76,003 miles

Rear Both tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 17 Jul 2018 72,817 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 72,816 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 70,768 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 66,792 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 65,203 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 65,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 62,417 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 62,416 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 59,652 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 54,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 54,201 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 40,783 miles

Nearside rear tyre has slight cracking but not deep enough to reach the cords

Offside rear tyre has heavy cracking but not deep enough to reach the cords

Fail 20 Jul 2011 40,783 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside rear tyre has slight cracking but not deep enough to reach the cords

Offside rear tyre has heavy cracking but not deep enough to reach the cords

Fail 15 Sep 2010 39,824 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

petrol filler cap seal perished.

Pass 15 Sep 2010 39,824 miles

petrol filler cap seal perished.

Fail 14 Sep 2009 36,455 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

turbo oil feed pipe corroded by turbo.

Pass 14 Sep 2009 36,455 miles

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

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

turbo oil feed pipe corroded by turbo.

Pass 17 Sep 2008 33,311 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

handbrake close to end of reserve travel

Pass 12 Sep 2007 30,093 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres low.

Pass 14 Sep 2006 27,865 miles

front no-plate laminate seperating,no-plate holder brocken.needs renewing.

o/s and n/s front stub axle pins corroded.

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Roadster?

Based on 33,271 MOT tests across 2,102 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
3,229
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 713
position lamp(s) not working 623
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 587
Stop lamp not working 538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
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KX53 UVR is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 56,714 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 (mcc) Roadster fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 713 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KX53 UVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was KX53 UVR registered?

KX53 UVR is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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