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AU53 CKJ

2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Yellow Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

60,387 mi
Last recorded60,387 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)60,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 CKJ
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 60,387 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 59,628 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 58,859 miles

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

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

engine sump pan badly corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2023 58,730 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2023 58,721 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 58,715 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 58,705 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Rear Lower (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 58,154 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Rear Lower (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 56,676 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 55,628 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 54,973 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear lower (2.7.4)

Under tray covering front to rear of car

Pass 1 Apr 2016 54,486 miles

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

Sump pan very rusty and turbo oil pipe seal weeping engine oil

Fail 1 Apr 2016 54,486 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Sump pan very rusty and turbo oil pipe seal weeping engine oil

Pass 10 Apr 2015 53,575 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

O/S/F lower light cracked

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2014 50,043 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 48,781 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 45,592 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 41,190 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 37,598 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 36,406 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 27,066 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 20,767 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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AU53 CKJ is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Yellow with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AU53 CKJ, 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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AU53 CKJ is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 5 September 2003.

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