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GAR 789Y

2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

209,900 mi
Last recorded209,900 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)61,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAR 789Y
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 209,900 miles

suspension corroded

Pass 6 May 2023 209,781 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 208,845 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 208,839 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 208,550 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 206,524 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 197,095 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 197,095 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 190,028 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 182,159 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 182,159 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 172,345 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 172,345 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 159,096 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 159,096 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 139,493 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 139,493 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 11,514 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 93,719 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 93,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 80,696 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 Oct 2009 72,252 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 62,462 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 54,847 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 44,652 miles

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

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

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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GAR 789Y is a 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GAR 789Y, 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 GAR 789Y registered?

GAR 789Y is a 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for GAR 789Y shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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