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GX03 ZGD

2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

58,444 mi
Last recorded58,444 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)61,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 ZGD
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 58,444 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

all rear suspension comonents corroded

underbody corrosion present

Pass 20 May 2025 57,985 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 56,997 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2023 56,990 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

offside and nearside front brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2022 56,870 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 56,866 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear behind floor covers (1.1.11 (c))

advise all brake hose ferrules rusty

Pass 24 Aug 2020 56,216 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 55,518 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 55,515 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 54,421 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 53,521 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 52,063 miles

Offside Front suspension arm rear bush casing rusty

Offside Rear tyre tread on limit and has a nail in it

both rear shock absorbers lower bushes in poor condition

front discs rusty inner faces and pads worn low

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2014 48,630 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 47,967 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear shocker lower bushes splitting

Fail 3 Jan 2014 47,967 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear shocker lower bushes splitting

Pass 28 Nov 2012 46,606 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight play in o/s/f strut mount

slight sidewall damage to tyres

surface corrosion to n/s/f brake pipe

Pass 20 Oct 2011 41,840 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 41,840 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres perishing

Pass 11 Oct 2010 35,405 miles

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

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

tyres showing ageing type cracks to treads

Pass 21 Sep 2009 28,235 miles

engine sump corroded

front discs worn inner edge

front wipers smear

rear tyres wearing close to limit

slight play in o/s/f strut top

Pass 17 Sep 2008 23,372 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 23,372 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 14,598 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 13,428 miles

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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GX03 ZGD 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 79.2%.

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 GX03 ZGD, 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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GX03 ZGD is a 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 22 August 2003.

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