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LK53 HVM

2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,275 mi
Last recorded61,275 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster56,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 HVM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 61,275 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

n\s\f tyre inner edge worn

wiper switch by passed all wipers work

Fail 16 Sep 2011 61,274 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake discs rusty

both front tyres wearing inner edges

center stop lamp 1 bulb not working

Pass 26 Apr 2010 52,044 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2009 43,868 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 43,858 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 38,053 miles

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

unable to check brake pipes front to rear

Pass 15 Mar 2007 30,375 miles

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2006 26,771 miles

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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LK53 HVM is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LK53 HVM, 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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LK53 HVM is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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