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LX53 CKY

2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

141,539 mi
Last recorded141,539 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster56,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 141,539 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 135,999 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 135,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 132,986 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 131,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 127,587 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 127,587 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 121,899 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 121,899 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 109,702 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 94,381 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 75,153 miles

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

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

air con pipe leaking/leaked

Fail 2 Nov 2016 75,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55-15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

air con pipe leaking/leaked

Pass 2 Sep 2015 48,132 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 48,132 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 43,872 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 41,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2013 41,870 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bulb out in high level brake light

offside wiper blade split on ends

petrol cap seal starting to perish

Pass 10 Oct 2012 38,677 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal slightly perished

nearside wiper blade split on end

Fail 10 Oct 2012 38,677 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bulbs out in high level brake light

fuel cap seal slightly perished

nearside wiper blade split on end

Pass 18 Oct 2011 36,830 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)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 34,608 miles

nearside front brake disc worn and corrouded

offside front brake disc worn and corrouded

Fail 15 Sep 2010 34,608 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

nearside front brake disc worn and corrouded

offside front brake disc worn and corrouded

Pass 5 Oct 2009 31,117 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake pads started to get low

n/s/r tyre tread low (3mm)

o/s/r tyre tread low (3mm)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 26,380 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 22,225 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 18,278 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 CKY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 CKY, 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 LX53 CKY registered?

LX53 CKY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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