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BU53 ZKR

2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

75,579 mi
Last recorded75,579 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)60,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2021 75,579 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 74,433 miles

nearside front tyre cracked and perished

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 11 Oct 2019 73,723 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 72,157 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 71,082 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 67,850 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 64,919 miles

both front brake flexi hoses cracked and deteriated

Fail 26 Sep 2015 64,913 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front brake flexi hoses cracked and deteriated

Pass 13 Oct 2014 63,833 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 63,833 miles

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 68,476 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 68,476 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 65,397 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 64,316 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 60,147 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 60,147 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 May 2009 56,366 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 41,999 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 41,903 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)

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 ZKR is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 ZKR, 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 ZKR is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 1 November 2003.

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