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FB05 JLV

2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)

Gold Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

44,171 mi
Last recorded44,171 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)61,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB05 JLV
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 44,171 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 43,978 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 43,939 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 43,735 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 42,642 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 41,154 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 39,906 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 38,339 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 34,780 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 29,571 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 22,206 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 22,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 12,166 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)?

Based on 16,874 MOT tests across 995 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
3,991
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
995
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 456
Stop lamp not working 339
position lamp(s) not working 331
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 299
Brake pipe excessively corroded 297
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FB05 JLV is a 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) in Gold with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 61,160 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FB05 JLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FB05 JLV registered?

FB05 JLV is a 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 19 June 2003.

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