MOT Status
ValidMileage
118,188 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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advise rec new disks
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to plastic covers.
Unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to coating applied
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
sump corroded
advise repair to bulhead, unable to see spot weld due to cosmetic finish
slight lift play both bottom front ball joints and slight play nsf top strutt mount
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
advise repair to bulhead, unable to see spot weld due to cosmetic finish
slight lift play both bottom front ball joints and slight play nsf top strutt mount
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Roadster?
Based on 33,271 MOT tests across 2,102 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SF53 JKX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 SF53 JKX, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of SF53 JKX?
You can check the full history of SF53 JKX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was SF53 JKX registered?
SF53 JKX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 13 November 2003.
Is SF53 JKX safe to buy?
The MOT history for SF53 JKX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does SF53 JKX have outstanding finance?
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