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LF53 GBX

2004 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,153 mi
Last recorded46,153 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)59,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 GBX
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 46,153 miles

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 46,125 miles

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 46,087 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 46,038 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 46,004 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 45,906 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 45,637 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 45,153 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 45,153 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 44,817 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 44,767 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 44,767 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 44,725 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 44,725 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 44,067 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 41,465 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 38,107 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 34,673 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 34,673 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

front wipers not clearing screen

front wipers split

Fail 26 Jan 2011 32,648 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/front shock absorber mount has slight play

Pass 26 Jan 2011 32,648 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)

o/s/front shock absorber mount has slight play

Pass 14 Jan 2010 28,352 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)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 23,633 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 19,381 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 15,421 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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LF53 GBX is a 2004 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 59,871 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 LF53 GBX, 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 22 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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LF53 GBX is a 2004 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 21 January 2004.

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