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AY53 CBX

2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

96,696 mi
Last recorded96,696 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)61,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 CBX
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 96,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 95,633 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by axle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by axle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 94,139 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2022 92,732 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 86,885 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 84,836 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 80,515 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 74,742 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 67,665 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 59,519 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 50,528 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 40,152 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 34,565 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 27,936 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts in offside front tyre in tread area

Pass 11 Aug 2011 20,930 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 12,953 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 5,238 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 4,235 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 3,666 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 2,910 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 2,190 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

UNDERTRAYS IMPEEDING UNDERSIDE INSPECTION

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 CBX is a 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CBX, 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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What year was AY53 CBX registered?

AY53 CBX is a 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 31 December 2003.

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