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DG53 AAE

2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,919 mi
Last recorded104,919 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)60,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 AAE
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 104,919 miles

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))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 104,889 miles

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))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 104,888 miles

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))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 104,361 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2019 104,361 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 102,027 miles

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))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 92,655 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2017 92,655 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 83,930 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 83,930 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 77,913 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 77,913 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 67,196 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wiper blades split

corrosion on both front brake disc inner faces

Pass 2 Oct 2013 62,722 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 60,194 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 57,538 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 55,201 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 50,780 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 48,510 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 48,510 miles

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)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 46,072 miles

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)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 40,740 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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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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