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BU53 EXF

2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,974 mi
Last recorded69,974 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)60,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 EXF
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 69,974 miles

both front top mounts have play

fuel cap seal starting to crack

Pass 6 Sep 2024 67,838 miles

both front top mounts have play

fuel cap seal cracked and perished

Fail 3 Sep 2024 67,838 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

both front top mounts have play

fuel cap seal cracked and perished

Pass 19 May 2023 66,886 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 66,860 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 May 2022 65,690 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 65,173 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 64,507 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 64,449 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 64,449 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 60,291 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front to rear under guards fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2017 56,381 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 55,714 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Across Front Axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Top Mount (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Top Mount (2.7.4)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 55,281 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)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 54,181 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 52,765 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Aug 2013 52,680 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2012 50,943 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 49,977 miles

front brake discs worn inner edges

front tyres wearing inner edges

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2011 49,977 miles

front inner brake discs are worn

front tyres wearing inner edges

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2010 48,938 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 45,675 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 42,853 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front wheel bearing is slightly rough when rotated

nearside steering arm has slight play

Pass 3 Dec 2007 39,182 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 38,905 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 32,459 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 EXF is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EXF, 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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What year was BU53 EXF registered?

BU53 EXF is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 19 September 2003.

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