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GN53 BGO

2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

112,266 mi
Last recorded112,266 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)60,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 BGO
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2015 112,266 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2015 112,266 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2014 101,676 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 101,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre perished

Fail 21 Mar 2013 90,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 21 Mar 2013 90,775 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 2 Apr 2012 82,329 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 78,656 miles

offside front sidelight/indicator lense damaged centre stop light some bulbs not working

Fail 6 Sep 2011 78,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front sidelight/indicator lense damaged centre stop light some bulbs not working

Fail 20 Aug 2010 73,467 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 73,467 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 67,824 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 62,198 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 62,198 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 58,951 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 44,209 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 44,209 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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GN53 BGO is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GN53 BGO, 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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GN53 BGO is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 13 September 2003.

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