2003 Smart Cabriolet 0.6L Petrol · FJ53 PKA
2003 Smart Cabriolet (0.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 85,946 miles. MOT expired on 21 Oct 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- SMART CABRIOLET
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,946 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 0.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FJ53 PKA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2023
- 85,946 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FJ53 PKA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Smart Cabriolet (FJ53 PKA) between October 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
FJ53 PKA Mileage History
- 12/10/202280,737 mi
- 13/10/202280,738 mi+1 mi
- 16/10/202385,946 mi+5,208 mi
- 21/10/202385,946 mi
Average of roughly 5,083 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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