MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,919 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper/trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
undertrays & covers fitted obscuring some components
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
undertrays & covers fitted obscuring some components
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL pipes on the vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre worn off on inner shoulder
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn off on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
corrosion on both front inner wing brake pipes and offside rear brake pipe
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front tyre worn off on inner shoulder
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn off on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
corrosion on both front inner wing brake pipes and offside rear brake pipe
Offside Front tyre wearing off on inner shoulder
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
nearside front and offside front inner wing brake pipes light corrosion
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front tyre wearing off on inner shoulder
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
nearside front and offside front inner wing brake pipes light corrosion
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
both front brake disc inner faces corroded and pitted
both rear tyres 2mm
corrosion on offside front inner wing brake pipe
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
both front brake disc inner faces corroded and pitted
both rear tyres 2mm
corrosion on offside front inner wing brake pipe
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front wiper blades split
corrosion on both front brake disc inner faces
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front wiper rubbers torn
front and rear number plates poor condition
proper inspection of under body not possible due to covers
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
How Reliable is the Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)?
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DG53 AAE is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 DG53 AAE, 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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DG53 AAE is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 15 October 2003.
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