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LX53 CKJ

2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

103,089 mi
Last recorded103,089 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster56,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 CKJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2021 103,089 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2021 103,089 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 93,240 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front/rear plates (0.1 (b))

full sill covers

full undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2017 90,630 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 89,620 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 87,716 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 87,716 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 84,206 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 84,206 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 80,804 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish on edges

Fail 14 Jul 2012 80,804 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish on edges

Pass 9 Aug 2011 75,654 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 75,651 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 68,792 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 57,493 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2009 57,395 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2008 38,717 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 38,717 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 17,635 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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LX53 CKJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LX53 CKJ, 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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LX53 CKJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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