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FB53 FOC

2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,375 mi
Last recorded55,375 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)60,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 FOC
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 3 Jun 2026 55,375 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 53,878 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four shocker front and rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

all suspension under vehicle corroded

sump corroded

Pass 21 May 2024 53,773 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

all suspension corroded

sump corroded

Pass 12 May 2023 53,583 miles

ALL FOUR SHOCK ABSORBER CASSINGS CORRODED

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

SUMP CORRODED

Pass 10 May 2022 53,333 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 52,999 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 52,887 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 52,349 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 52,011 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 51,928 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 51,625 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 51,493 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2011 50,983 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 50,085 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

front brake pads 75% worn

Pass 31 Oct 2008 42,873 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front tyre cracked

Nearside rear tyre cracked

Offside front tyre cracked

Offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 19 Nov 2007 35,856 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 26,586 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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FB53 FOC is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FB53 FOC, 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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FB53 FOC is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 21 November 2003.

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