MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,139 miAbove average mileage for this year
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E.M.L light on dash
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
oil leaks
undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air-bag warning light on display (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge and cracking up (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
oil leaks
undertrays fitted
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
N/S/R Tyre cracked / split between tread
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
N/S/R Tyre cracked / split between tread
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
nearside front tyre has light cracking in treads
offside front tyre has light cracking in treads
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside front tyre has light cracking in treads
offside front tyre has light cracking in treads
Airbag light staying on
Front tyres cracking
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)?
Based on 44,118 MOT tests across 2,659 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DG53 AAJ is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 AAJ, 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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What year was DG53 AAJ registered?
DG53 AAJ is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 8 September 2003.
Is DG53 AAJ safe to buy?
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