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BU53 VCL

2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Gold Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

78,651 mi
Last recorded78,651 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)60,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 VCL
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2020 78,651 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Centre stop light inoperative

Front and rear all suspension components corrosion but not considered excessive

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 75,539 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both nearside and offside lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

fuel cap sealing rubber perishing

Fail 12 Mar 2019 75,539 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both nearside and offside lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

fuel cap sealing rubber perishing

Pass 28 Feb 2018 73,704 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 73,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 68,488 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both, 205/45 16 ~2mm, wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 61,520 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 61,520 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 58,727 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 48,361 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 37,371 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 37,371 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 May 2012 35,963 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 35,963 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 33,593 miles

both front brake discs pitting on inner faces

Pass 23 Dec 2009 31,830 miles

underside of vehicle completely covered with plastic covers

Fail 28 Feb 2008 30,088 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 30,088 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 27,999 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 VCL is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Gold with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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