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AE53 LJX

2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

145,191 mi
Last recorded145,191 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)60,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 LJX
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 145,191 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 145,191 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 144,726 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 143,740 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 141,945 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 139,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 137,490 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 127,554 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 119,714 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 113,146 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 111,872 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

side skirts fitted

under shields fitted

Pass 30 May 2015 101,167 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 31 May 2014 88,568 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 73,438 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 73,438 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 58,984 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 54,132 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 48,247 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 43,893 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 37,971 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 31,479 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 31,479 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 23,757 miles

off side rear tyre has a nail in it

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)?

Based on 44,118 MOT tests across 2,659 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
3,707
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,659
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 986
position lamp(s) not working 848
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 827
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 800
Stop lamp not working 785
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AE53 LJX is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 60,888 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE53 LJX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE53 LJX registered?

AE53 LJX is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 28 October 2003.

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