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LX53 CKP

2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,914 mi
Last recorded72,914 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)61,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 CKP
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 72,914 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 67,886 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 67,886 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 61,472 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 61,472 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 58,426 miles

chips in screen

e m l light on

Fail 22 Mar 2017 58,426 miles

Nearside front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion on brake discs

chips in screen

e m l light on

nearside front brake binding

Pass 15 Mar 2016 51,679 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 50,742 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

non standard suspension fitted

Fail 2 Apr 2015 50,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

non standard suspension fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2013 48,084 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 42,306 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 42,306 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 41,827 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 32,890 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 25,623 miles

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

Based on 16,874 MOT tests across 995 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
3,991
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
995
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 456
Stop lamp not working 339
position lamp(s) not working 331
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 299
Brake pipe excessively corroded 297
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LX53 CKP is a 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 61,160 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 Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX53 CKP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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LX53 CKP is a 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 1 October 2003.

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