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FJ53 PNV

2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Yellow Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,182 mi
Last recorded58,182 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)60,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 PNV
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2015 58,182 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 58,177 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 58,177 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2009 56,440 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 56,440 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 45,517 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 45,517 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 26,984 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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FJ53 PNV is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Yellow with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FJ53 PNV, 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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FJ53 PNV is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 15 October 2003.

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