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GX53 GNZ

2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Yellow Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

35,773 mi
Last recorded35,773 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)60,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 GNZ
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 35,773 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both lower casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Washer bottle leaking

Fail 6 May 2021 35,773 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both lower casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Washer bottle leaking

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 34,776 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 34,776 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 33,207 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 33,204 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel binding on slightly

Oil leak slight ()

Pass 10 May 2016 31,417 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 30,448 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 12 May 2015 30,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

all 4 tyres cracked and perished

Pass 16 May 2014 29,227 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 26,847 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 25,105 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s main beam low

Pass 23 May 2011 21,513 miles

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

wipers not turning off

Pass 24 May 2010 17,937 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 14,455 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2008 12,022 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 7,921 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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GX53 GNZ is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Yellow with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GX53 GNZ, 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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GX53 GNZ is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 5 September 2003.

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