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AY53 CAX

2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

49,859 mi
Last recorded49,859 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)61,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 CAX
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 49,859 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

offside rear and nearside rear tyres perished on side walls

windscreen wipers do not switch off correctly

Fail 10 Jun 2019 49,856 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

offside rear and nearside rear tyres perished on side walls

windscreen wipers do not switch off correctly

Pass 23 May 2018 48,324 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside and nearside rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 23 May 2018 48,324 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

offside and nearside rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 22 May 2017 45,109 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 45,109 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 41,381 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring testable items

fuel cap sealing washer starting to perish

Fail 31 May 2016 41,381 miles

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring testable items

fuel cap sealing washer starting to perish

Pass 15 Jun 2015 38,089 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 36,795 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 36,795 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 34,795 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 33,724 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 31,150 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 26,509 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 26,509 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 22,434 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 22,434 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 17,473 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 12,022 miles

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

Based on 16,874 MOT tests across 995 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
3,991
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
995
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 456
Stop lamp not working 339
position lamp(s) not working 331
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 299
Brake pipe excessively corroded 297
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AY53 CAX is a 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 61,160 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY53 CAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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AY53 CAX is a 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 10 November 2003.

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