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GN53 BJU

2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,612 mi
Last recorded94,612 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)60,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 BJU
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 94,612 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills floor areas corroded but not holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 93,371 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 91,913 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 91,911 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 90,503 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 88,846 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 88,428 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 86,779 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 86,779 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2018 84,852 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 82,122 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front slight bind on brakes

Pass 7 Sep 2016 78,993 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 78,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 75,877 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 73,481 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

offside head lamp dim

Fail 23 Sep 2014 73,481 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

offside head lamp dim

Pass 20 Sep 2013 70,450 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 70,450 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 61,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres perished

front tyres worn

Fail 18 Sep 2012 67,242 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres perished

front tyres worn

Pass 15 Sep 2011 64,061 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

play detected whilst on lock to lock but unable to inspect due to covers fitted.

wipers smearing

Pass 22 Sep 2010 60,199 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 57,620 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 52,757 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 46,675 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 40,907 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 BJU is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJU, 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 BJU is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 10 September 2003.

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