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GX03 ZFT

2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

111,303 mi
Last recorded111,303 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)60,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 ZFT
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 111,303 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 110,887 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 110,875 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 110,667 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 110,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 May 2024 110,655 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Oct 2023 110,653 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded strongly advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect strongly advise (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 110,421 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 109,951 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal cracked

near side front+off side front shock absorbers corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2021 109,951 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal cracked

near side front+off side front shock absorbers corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2020 109,942 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 108,608 miles

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 105,710 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 105,710 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 103,038 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 100,283 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2012 87,830 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 87,733 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 78,548 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 78,544 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 73,230 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 65,850 miles

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S driveshaft oil seal leaking

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 53,427 miles

both front tyres getting low on inner edges

Pass 31 Aug 2006 34,278 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 24,015 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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GX03 ZFT is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 GX03 ZFT, 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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GX03 ZFT is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 18 August 2003.

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