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C9 FUN

2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,124 mi
Last recorded90,124 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)61,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 FUN
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 90,124 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 89,042 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Travel on parking brake lever

Pass 24 Mar 2022 87,988 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 87,754 miles

front tyres cracked

Fail 18 Jun 2018 87,754 miles

Brake hose excessively chafed o\s rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened n\s and o\s front inner bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o\s front hub (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o\s front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front tyres cracked

Pass 28 Jun 2017 85,274 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 85,256 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 82,632 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 77,981 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 74,478 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 74,462 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 69,526 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 64,610 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 59,201 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 54,428 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 48,503 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 42,604 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)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 34,085 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 34,084 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 27,472 miles

n/s/f headlamp glass broke

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)?

Based on 16,874 MOT tests across 995 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
3,991
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
995
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 456
Stop lamp not working 339
position lamp(s) not working 331
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 299
Brake pipe excessively corroded 297
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C9 FUN is a 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 61,160 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C9 FUN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C9 FUN is a 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 25 September 2003.

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