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GN53 VDG

2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,058 mi
Last recorded77,058 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)61,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 77,058 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 76,594 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 75,948 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 75,472 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 74,856 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 74,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 73,787 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 72,890 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering Column Top Bearing Slight Worn

Pass 24 Aug 2017 71,875 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front brake discs have slight corrosion

front brake discs have slight corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2016 70,913 miles

front brake discs have slight corrosion

Fail 15 Nov 2016 70,193 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front bottom ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front bottom ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

Direction indicator incorrect colour offside front (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator incorrect colour offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush nearside front rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs have slight corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2015 67,733 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are on 2mmboth tyresare wearing on inner edge

slight play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 11 Dec 2014 58,320 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 58,320 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 51,416 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 48,224 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 39,640 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 39,639 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 34,850 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 31,757 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 31,757 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 23,854 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 20,424 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 13,564 miles

advise top steering bush on the nearside front

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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GN53 VDG is a 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GN53 VDG, 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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GN53 VDG is a 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 19 December 2003.

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