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BW03 ZGG

2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

83,405 mi
Last recorded83,405 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)60,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 ZGG
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 83,405 miles

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

general surface corrosion to front suspension

surface corrosion to front disc

Fail 4 Jun 2026 83,405 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

general surface corrosion to front suspension

surface corrosion to front disc

Pass 3 Sep 2021 83,060 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 82,178 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 81,681 miles

Nearside Front Lower Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 81,365 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 79,864 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 79,864 miles

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

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

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

hand brake reserv travel

Pass 10 Aug 2016 77,714 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 75,008 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 75,008 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 71,988 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 68,924 miles

both rear shock top bushes slight play

both rear tyres bit lumpy

Fail 27 Aug 2013 68,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear shock top bushes slight play

both rear tyres bit lumpy

Pass 24 Sep 2012 63,230 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs corroded

front wipers split on the ends

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

slight play in the front anti roll bar links

Fail 18 Sep 2012 63,230 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs corroded

front wipers split on the ends

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

slight play in the front anti roll bar links

Pass 13 Jun 2011 58,433 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre slightly damaged.

Fail 13 Jun 2011 58,433 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre slightly damaged.

Pass 15 Jun 2010 54,311 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge. air bag light on.

Pass 16 Jun 2009 47,061 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Jun 2009 47,061 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2008 40,606 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 40,606 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 35,454 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 28,945 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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BW03 ZGG is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BW03 ZGG, 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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BW03 ZGG is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 8 August 2003.

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