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AE53 WSZ

2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,363 mi
Last recorded76,363 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)54,690 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 WSZ
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 76,363 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 73,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2024 73,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 73,602 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 73,598 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

brake discs slight corrosion

Fail 1 Nov 2021 73,598 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2020 73,574 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 71,530 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

not able to check all brake pipes

not able to check outer sills

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2018 68,082 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

not able to check all brake pipes

not able to check outer sills

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2017 65,126 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

sill covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 11 Jul 2016 62,491 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 60,049 miles

all tyres poor

engine oil leak

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 2 Jul 2014 57,651 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 57,651 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 55,499 miles

rear shock bushes poor

sump poor

Pass 3 Jul 2012 53,194 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front wiper poor

Fail 2 Jul 2012 53,194 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front wiper poor

Pass 6 Jul 2011 50,662 miles

Advise On Front Brake Disc Very Rusty And Scored

Advise on oil leaks on both drive shafts

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 50,662 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Advise On Front Brake Disc Very Rusty And Scored

Advise on oil leaks on both drive shafts

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 31 Jul 2010 47,076 miles

Front windows tinted.

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S/R upper spring mount corroaded.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

p-brake lever damaged.

Pass 31 Jul 2010 47,076 miles

Front windows tinted.

O/S/R upper spring mount corroaded.

p-brake lever damaged.

Pass 28 Jul 2009 40,313 miles

BOTH FRONT WINGS INSICURE

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/R TYRE SIDE WALL DAMAGED (NO CHORDS OR LUMPS)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

VARIOUS & NUMERIOUS MODIFICATIONS FROM STANDARD

Fail 24 Jul 2009 40,313 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

BOTH FRONT WINGS INSICURE

N/S/R TYRE SIDE WALL DAMAGED (NO CHORDS OR LUMPS)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

VARIOUS & NUMERIOUS MODIFICATIONS FROM STANDARD

Pass 30 May 2007 38,379 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 WSZ is a 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 54,690 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 WSZ, 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 22 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 WSZ is a 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 19 January 2004.

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