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JG53 FUN

2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,144 mi
Last recorded95,144 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)60,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJG53 FUN
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 95,144 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 91,983 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 89,129 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 85,766 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 85,766 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 83,835 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 81,840 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 80,874 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 79,636 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber rubber mount rubber perished

Offside Rear shock absorber rubber mount rubber perished

Fail 16 Aug 2018 79,635 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber rubber mount rubber perished

Offside Rear shock absorber rubber mount rubber perished

Pass 29 Aug 2017 77,801 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 77,348 miles

under body shields fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2015 76,470 miles

Under body covers fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2015 76,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Under body covers fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2014 71,114 miles

Brake pipes corroded.

Pass 15 Aug 2013 70,454 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 67,675 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 67,675 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 63,137 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 56,640 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 56,640 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 49,248 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 49,248 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 41,624 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 34,076 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 26,830 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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JG53 FUN is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 JG53 FUN, 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 JG53 FUN registered?

JG53 FUN is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 4 November 2003.

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