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SF53 JKX

2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

118,188 mi
Last recorded118,188 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster56,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 JKX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 118,188 miles

advise rec new disks

Pass 16 Jun 2025 107,681 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 101,596 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 92,683 miles

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))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 92,669 miles

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))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 85,456 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 85,453 miles

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))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 84,618 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 82,996 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 82,996 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 81,044 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 78,759 miles

Unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to plastic covers.

Pass 10 Jan 2015 76,880 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 73,702 miles

Unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to coating applied

Pass 22 Dec 2012 70,428 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 65,426 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 58,597 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sump corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2010 52,586 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2010 52,586 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 43,965 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 43,965 miles

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)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 37,915 miles

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)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 30,943 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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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.

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What year was SF53 JKX registered?

SF53 JKX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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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.

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