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CN53 ELU

2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Yellow Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

48,957 mi
Last recorded48,957 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)60,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 ELU
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 48,957 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 54,597 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 48,056 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 46,837 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 46,268 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 45,615 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 45,238 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 44,352 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 44,352 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 43,212 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 43,212 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 37,344 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 32,886 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 31,552 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 29,510 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 27,430 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)

slight movement o/s front strut/mounting

Fail 20 Sep 2011 27,430 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight movement o/s front strut/mounting

Pass 27 Sep 2010 25,806 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 22,869 miles

2 out of 5 high mounted brake lamp bulbs are not working

Pass 10 Sep 2008 21,371 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 21,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Sep 2007 20,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 20,504 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 13,416 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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CN53 ELU is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Yellow with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 CN53 ELU, 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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CN53 ELU is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 2 September 2003.

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