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BU53 ZLK

2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,890 mi
Last recorded67,890 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 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 ZLK
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 67,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 56,517 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 56,517 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid might be frozen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 52,182 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door has an intermittent locking fault

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

Fail 30 Jan 2019 52,182 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 45,322 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 41,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 32,283 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2015 29,415 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 26,288 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 22,411 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 18,262 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 18,262 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 13,720 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 11,594 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 8,556 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 7,447 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 6,775 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 ZLK is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZLK, 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 ZLK is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 24 October 2003.

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