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AE53 LKD

2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

120,976 mi
Last recorded120,976 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)60,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 LKD
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 120,976 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 120,678 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 120,179 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 119,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 119,286 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 118,524 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 117,169 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 116,040 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 111,503 miles

slight corrosion front brake pipes

Pass 29 Apr 2015 107,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all indicator bubs discoloured slightly

Pass 11 Mar 2014 101,548 miles

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

front brake discs worn

both NS wheels have slightly distorted bead rims

Fail 10 Mar 2014 101,548 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

both NS wheels have slightly distorted bead rims

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Sep 2012 89,405 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 80,783 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 70,892 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2009 60,901 miles

Advise:n/s/f wiper split, but ok.

Pass 8 Sep 2008 51,418 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 51,418 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 41,832 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 30,790 miles

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 LKD is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LKD, 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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AE53 LKD is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 19 September 2003.

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