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BU53 ZLE

2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

71,446 mi
Last recorded71,446 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)60,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 ZLE
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 71,446 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

handbrake travel high

Pass 4 Feb 2021 69,883 miles

slight travel on brake pedal

slight travel on handbrake lever

Pass 26 Feb 2020 67,799 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 67,799 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 May 2019 62,818 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 100,274 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 100,274 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 99,075 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

bonnet cable broken but can still be used

Pass 30 Jul 2015 92,873 miles

Bonnet Pull Broken

Fail 29 Jul 2015 92,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Bonnet Pull Broken

Pass 28 Jul 2014 85,234 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 78,213 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 66,635 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 54,043 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 42,367 miles

Offside rear indicator slightly discoloured.

Pass 30 Jul 2009 38,373 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 38,373 miles

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 34,189 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 25,719 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 ZLE is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Silver 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 ZLE, 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 ZLE is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 10 October 2003.

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