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CJ53 UUB

2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,421 mi
Last recorded65,421 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2010
Typical for 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)60,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ53 UUB
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Dec 2010 65,421 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Dec 2010 65,421 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2010 65,408 miles

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

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

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

sump corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2009 57,955 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2009 57,955 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 50,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2008 50,369 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 34,946 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 34,946 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 26,677 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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CJ53 UUB is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CJ53 UUB, 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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CJ53 UUB is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 1 November 2003.

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