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VX53 ZJE

2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,436 mi
Last recorded49,436 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)60,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 ZJE
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 49,436 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes that run along suspension arms to hub are slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

manufacturers undertrays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some areas

Pass 26 Sep 2024 48,219 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes that run along suspension arms to hub are slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 47,432 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 46,680 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside tyres are cracking at the edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 45,572 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside tyres cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose to calipers slightly cracking/ perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 44,269 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

multiple undertrays fitted reducing inspection

Fail 15 Sep 2020 44,204 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

multiple undertrays fitted reducing inspection

Pass 21 Aug 2019 40,380 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 36,822 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 36,600 miles

Front tyres perished

Pass 22 Apr 2016 36,323 miles

Nearside Front TYRE PERISHED

Offside Front TYRE PERISHED

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 36,034 miles

both front tyres cracking due to age

Pass 12 Sep 2012 35,666 miles

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

both front tyres perrished

Pass 29 Sep 2011 35,034 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre badly cracked and perished advise replacement allthough no cording visible at time of test

n/s/r driveshaft abs ring split (abs warning not illuminated at time of test)

o/s/f tyre as n/s/f

Pass 22 Sep 2010 34,751 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 34,381 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 33,828 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 33,828 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 30,946 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 27,466 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 27,465 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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VX53 ZJE is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VX53 ZJE, 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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What year was VX53 ZJE registered?

VX53 ZJE is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 19 September 2003.

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