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FX53 FWJ

2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

134,022 mi
Last recorded134,022 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)61,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 FWJ
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 134,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 128,578 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 113,418 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 113,416 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 93,115 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 82,097 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 20 Apr 2015 64,240 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 53,950 miles

all 4 tyres starting to crack between the tread

Pass 13 May 2013 46,777 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 45,985 miles

aux belt worn

child seat fitted to n/s/f seat

corrosion to front brake disc inner faces

surface corrosion to brake pipes / shock absorbers

surface corrosion to chassis rails

under body under tray fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2012 43,282 miles

front brake discs corroded

kerb damage to alloys

slight damage to body work

under body coverd by plastic

Pass 2 Feb 2011 40,670 miles

both rear tyre treads approx 2mm of tread close to legal limit , n/s/r tyre punctured on edge of tyre unrepairable

front brake discs lipped and scored

n/s/f tyre tread perrishing

o/s/f tyre tread perrishing

slight corrosion rear chassis rails

various marks and scratches vechicle and alloys

Fail 1 Feb 2011 40,670 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear tyre treads approx 2mm of tread close to legal limit , n/s/r tyre punctured on edge of tyre unrepairable

front brake discs lipped and scored

n/s/f tyre tread perrishing

o/s/f tyre tread perrishing

slight corrosion rear chassis rails

undertray fitted from front to rear of vechicle

various marks and scratches vechicle and alloys

Pass 3 Feb 2010 33,655 miles

rear tyres worn approching tread wear bars , nail in n/s/r tyre

slight fluctuation to n/s/r foot brake , rear indicators faded , full vehicle under body tray fitted , front brake pads wearing low , o/s/f tyre cracking in tread

Pass 9 Jan 2009 25,323 miles

slight cracking to both o/s tyres. surface corrosion to various brake pipes.

Pass 14 Jan 2008 18,384 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 10,522 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 10,100 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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FX53 FWJ is a 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FX53 FWJ, 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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What year was FX53 FWJ registered?

FX53 FWJ is a 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 29 September 2003.

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