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AY53 BYX

2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,708 mi
Last recorded75,708 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)61,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 BYX
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 75,708 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 75,708 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 71,019 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside number plate light taped into position

offisde front side light/indiactor len cracked and taped up

offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2012 67,430 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

SUMP CORRODED

Pass 1 Sep 2011 65,210 miles

Engine sump rusty

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 1 Sep 2011 65,210 miles

Engine sump rusty

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2010 60,893 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 60,888 miles

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

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake discs very thin

oil leak

rear number plate delaminated

shields in place under vehicle

Pass 21 Aug 2009 55,599 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 51,074 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 29 Aug 2007 38,974 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 31,499 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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AY53 BYX is a 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AY53 BYX, 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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AY53 BYX is a 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 1 September 2003.

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