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HX53 VMP

2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Grey Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

80,945 mi
Last recorded80,945 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)60,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 VMP
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 80,945 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated both side

general corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2025 79,824 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 78,971 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 77,513 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 74,780 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 67,855 miles

slightly oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2020 66,398 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both front schock absorbers corroded

both rear schock absorbers corroded

slightly oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2018 65,161 miles

Advise......Right hand washer jet weak / requires adjusting

Advise.....Heavy corrosion to front brake discs, front hub carriers and front shock absorbers

Advise.....cut in O/S rear tyre outer sidewall.....not gone through to cords

Advise.....heavy corrosion to rear shock absorbers

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Pass 10 Feb 2017 62,520 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front brake discs corroded

lower covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 9 Feb 2017 62,520 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front brake discs corroded

lower covers fitted to vehicle

nearside front sidelamp and indicator lens cracked

Pass 9 Feb 2016 61,007 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 61,007 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 57,836 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 54,453 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 48,046 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 48,043 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 40,382 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 36,383 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 32,615 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 25,000 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 15,526 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 8,685 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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HX53 VMP is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Grey with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HX53 VMP, 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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HX53 VMP is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 7 November 2003.

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