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GX53 GOP

2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

96,803 mi
Last recorded96,803 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)60,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 GOP
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 96,803 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 96,050 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 95,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 95,361 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 95,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 93,887 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 86,800 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 79,144 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 73,538 miles

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

Rear tyre's starting to wear centre of tred.

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 73,538 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear tyre's starting to wear centre of tred.

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 72,083 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 70,885 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 68,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Nov 2010 65,819 miles

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

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

front brake discs rusty

Pass 18 Nov 2009 60,837 miles

front discs coroded

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 16 Nov 2009 60,832 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front discs coroded

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Nov 2008 49,201 miles

Driver's wiper rubber starting to split

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Nov 2007 37,642 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 37,642 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 27,721 miles

all tyres cracking

Fail 18 Nov 2006 27,717 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

all tyres cracking

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 GOP is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GOP, 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 GX53 GOP registered?

GX53 GOP is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 30 September 2003.

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