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2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)
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156,773 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Axle beam corroded
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Axle beam corroded
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
o/s/f strut top mount slight play
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
o/s/f strut top mount slight play
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Slight play o/s strut top mount
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Slight play o/s strut top mount
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front slight movement to suspension top mount
Rear fog light tell-tale stays on dash but works off a different switch
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front slight movement to suspension top mount
Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
horn intermittent
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
offside rear brake slightly binding
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
offside rear brake slightly binding
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
How Reliable is the Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)?
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LJ53 DLZ is a 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 LJ53 DLZ, 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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LJ53 DLZ is a 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 17 October 2003.
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