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GX53 NFE

2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,139 mi
Last recorded64,139 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)60,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 NFE
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 64,139 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 64,139 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 62,287 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre perished / cracking. has cuts in tread no cords exposed

Fail 4 Sep 2018 62,287 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre perished / cracking. has cuts in tread no cords exposed

Pass 12 Sep 2017 60,409 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 60,409 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 58,159 miles

Offside Front tyre has slight perishing to tread area

Fail 9 Aug 2016 58,159 miles

Offside Front tyre has slight perishing to tread area

Rear Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 56,190 miles

offside front tyre has slight perishing to tread area

Pass 18 Aug 2014 47,569 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 41,533 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 35,878 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 35,757 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2010 35,757 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 32,263 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 25,530 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 18,070 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 18,070 miles

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 NFE is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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 NFE, 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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GX53 NFE is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 21 October 2003.

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