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J55 DBS

2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

144,319 mi
Last recorded144,319 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)61,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 DBS
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 144,319 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust tail pipe rotted

horn grating

Fail 10 Jul 2025 144,319 miles

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust tail pipe rotted

horn grating

Pass 17 Jul 2024 137,706 miles

Coil spring corroded both front & n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 132,678 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 127,288 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 120,292 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 116,361 miles

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 25 Aug 2020 116,361 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2019 110,668 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 110,668 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 106,651 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 106,651 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 98,613 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 91,635 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 91,635 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 85,827 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail very close to the side wall

Fail 5 Aug 2015 85,825 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 79,609 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2014 19,608 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 73,944 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 66,112 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 59,530 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 50,620 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 44,727 miles

o/s/f shock absorber has slight play in it

Fail 4 Aug 2009 44,727 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

o/s/f shock absorber has slight play in it

Pass 12 Aug 2008 38,378 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 29,020 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 22,514 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 22,514 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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J55 DBS is a 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J55 DBS, 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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J55 DBS is a 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 28 August 2003.

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