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BU53 EWJ

2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

45,674 mi
Last recorded45,674 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 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

RegistrationBU53 EWJ
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 45,674 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underside covered with underseal

Pass 8 Sep 2023 44,792 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 43,333 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 42,583 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 41,974 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 40,827 miles

front suspension components corroded

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2018 39,569 miles

Engine oil sump corroded

Front Suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2017 37,686 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 35,752 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 33,222 miles

slight deterioration on both rear shock absorber bushes

Fail 9 Apr 2015 33,222 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

slight deterioration on both rear shock absorber bushes

Pass 4 Apr 2014 30,584 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front lower suspension arm front bush slightly worn

Pass 12 Apr 2013 27,331 miles

Both front discs deteriorated

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 24,110 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 20,115 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 6 Apr 2010 17,653 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 16,113 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 12,870 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 9,763 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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BU53 EWJ is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 BU53 EWJ, 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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BU53 EWJ is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 1 September 2003.

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