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Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)

Silver and Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 698 cc

LX53 DFFMOT history

LX53 DFF is a silver and blue petrol Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) first used on 11 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 86,044 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
86,044 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,675 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 DFF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Smart
Model
Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)
Colour
Silver and Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
698 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 DFF was last recorded at 86,044 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 3,747 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,297 miles · 22 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,747 miles
Average per year
3,675 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,044 miles
  • 2025 – 82,297 miles
  • 2023 – 76,624 miles
  • 2022 – 72,525 miles
  • 2021 – 70,637 miles
  • 2020 – 69,880 miles
  • 2019 – 69,747 miles
  • 2018 – 69,125 miles
  • 2017 – 67,816 miles
  • 2016 – 64,649 miles
  • 2015 – 57,563 miles
  • 2014 – 50,140 miles
  • 2013 – 42,586 miles
  • 2012 – 30,072 miles
  • 2011 – 25,988 miles
  • 2010 – 25,120 miles
  • 2009 – 21,865 miles
  • 2008 – 20,486 miles
  • 2007 – 15,193 miles
  • 2006 – 12,560 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,044 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer CV Boot slightly insecure
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTrays fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,044 miles (+3,747)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    86,044 miles
    Test number
    231246892898
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer CV Boot slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTrays fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection
  2. Pass82,297 miles (+5,673)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    82,297 miles
    Test number
    769523665261
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing inspection
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMultiple components on the underside of vehicle covered in paint, not allowing inspection
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass76,624 miles (+4,099)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    76,624 miles
    Test number
    920247218522
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass72,525 miles (+1,888)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    72,525 miles
    Test number
    382318398054
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs coroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass70,637 miles (+757)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    70,637 miles
    Test number
    839597938023
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass69,880 miles (+133)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    69,880 miles
    Test number
    922047644277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass69,747 miles (+622)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    69,747 miles
    Test number
    338151660623
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass69,125 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    69,125 miles
    Test number
    629145172199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail69,097 miles (+1,281)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,097 miles
    Test number
    324555100764
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass67,816 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    67,816 miles
    Test number
    812198591563
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Fail67,815 miles (+3,166)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,815 miles
    Test number
    902089800749
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass64,649 miles (+7,086)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    64,649 miles
    Test number
    651397206492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,563 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    57,563 miles
    Test number
    632897530328
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  14. Fail57,563 miles (+7)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,563 miles
    Test number
    792608543808
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  15. Fail57,556 miles (+7,416)2 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,556 miles
    Test number
    265920415138
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Outer Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  16. Pass50,140 miles (+7,554)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    50,140 miles
    Test number
    867962504249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres cracked
    • NoteRear tyres cracked
  17. Pass42,586 miles (+12,514)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    42,586 miles
    Test number
    938474303285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,072 miles (+4,084)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    30,072 miles
    Test number
    217399702264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,988 miles (+868)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    25,988 miles
    Test number
    305778801289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,120 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    25,120 miles
    Test number
    140350710227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail25,041 miles (+3,176)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,041 miles
    Test number
    282935150151
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • NoteWiper blades wearing
  22. Pass21,865 miles (+1,379)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    21,865 miles
    Test number
    564277289174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,486 miles (+5,293)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    20,486 miles
    Test number
    681598908260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,193 miles (+2,633)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    15,193 miles
    Test number
    190857067175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass12,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    12,560 miles
    Test number
    843001906195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX53 DFF

Does LX53 DFF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX53 DFF is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX53 DFF?
The MOT on LX53 DFF is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX53 DFF done?
LX53 DFF was recorded at 86,044 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 3,675 miles a year.
Has LX53 DFF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 DFF has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on LX53 DFF ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LX53 DFF find?
LX53 DFF passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking, and 4 more.

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