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GK53 NBG

2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

99,857 mi
Last recorded99,857 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)60,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 NBG
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 99,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 95,123 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 92,830 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded badly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 92,830 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded badly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 92,067 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 92,067 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 90,359 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 90,359 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 86,412 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 85,498 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 84,593 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 83,569 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 82,410 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 80,766 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 80,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 77,461 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 68,681 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 68,681 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 64,062 miles

n/s mirror cracked

Fail 17 Oct 2011 64,062 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 15 Oct 2010 60,776 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 55,259 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 48,470 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 40,185 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 31,744 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 31,744 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GK53 NBG is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Red 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 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 GK53 NBG, 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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GK53 NBG is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 11 September 2003.

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