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FJ53 PMY

2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

120,148 mi
Last recorded120,148 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)61,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 PMY
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 120,148 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 119,246 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 119,240 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 111,338 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 107,811 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 107,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 102,042 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 97,682 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted not alowing inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Aug 2018 90,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 82,380 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 78,023 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 69,236 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 60,673 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 60,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 49,625 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 42,758 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 42,758 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 37,648 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 37,648 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 29,545 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 29,545 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Oct 2009 19,866 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 19,866 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 12,037 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 6,769 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 5,113 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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FJ53 PMY is a 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FJ53 PMY, 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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FJ53 PMY is a 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 22 October 2003.

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