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BU53 EXX

2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,903 mi
Last recorded89,903 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)60,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2021 89,903 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour and offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system leaking under under tray (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 88,641 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all 4 (1.4.A.2f)

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

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 88,346 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

coil spring corroded all front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 May 2015 78,739 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre perished and cracked

Pass 4 Jun 2014 73,824 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brack discs wearing thin

Pass 30 Jan 2014 67,712 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 67,710 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn out of shape

Pass 27 Jan 2013 59,276 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 52,007 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 50,199 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

front discs in poor condtion (corroded and pitted)

fuel cap sealing rubber slightly perished

Pass 31 Jul 2009 44,922 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)

driver side front tyre scubbing outer tread and grooved on inner sidewall

driver side no plate light blue

Pass 30 Jul 2008 39,568 miles

o/s/ bottom ball joint little play

Pass 1 Aug 2007 29,676 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 21,109 miles

sensor cable tied to rear flexi brake hose

slight damage on sidewall of offside front tyre

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 EXX is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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