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BU53 VBJ

2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

134,687 mi
Last recorded134,687 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)60,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 VBJ
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 134,687 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Jul 2019 134,687 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Apr 2019 134,685 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

noise from n/s/f hub assembley

Pass 5 Jan 2018 125,137 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 5 Jan 2018 125,137 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 111,746 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 110,018 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 110,018 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 105,692 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2014 105,027 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

offside front brake pipe corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2014 105,027 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside front brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 1 Feb 2013 104,773 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

airbag light indicates fault

Fail 31 Jan 2013 104,773 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

airbag light indicates fault

Pass 25 Jan 2012 104,447 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2012 104,446 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2011 103,420 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front discs wearing

Fail 1 Feb 2011 103,416 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front discs wearing

Pass 29 Jan 2010 96,987 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine light on

scratches on screen

Pass 7 Jan 2009 87,203 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 68,355 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 49,457 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 VBJ is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VBJ, 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 VBJ is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 23 October 2003.

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