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LK53 VFZ

2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

49,735 mi
Last recorded49,735 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster56,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 VFZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 49,735 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2022 49,171 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 47,886 miles

All 4 tyres have cracks to outter side walls and inner tread area

Pass 17 Apr 2019 44,114 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 44,094 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Direction indicator not working N/S/F (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working N/S/R (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 44,084 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working no left indicators working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 42,744 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2016 40,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under trays fitted

Fail 31 May 2016 40,689 miles

Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under trays fitted

Pass 29 May 2015 38,504 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all indicators starting to show white

fuel cap seal starting to split

Pass 28 May 2014 33,948 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 33,948 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2013 31,697 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 29,212 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 26,734 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in o/s/f shock absorber

Pass 31 May 2011 26,734 miles

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

slight play in o/s/f shock absorber

Pass 1 Jun 2010 24,332 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 21,376 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 18,373 miles

all tyres craking around tread

Pass 4 Jun 2007 13,378 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 8,870 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 8,795 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 VFZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VFZ, 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 LK53 VFZ registered?

LK53 VFZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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The MOT history for LK53 VFZ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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