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NX53 BZO

2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,456 mi
Last recorded134,456 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)61,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 BZO
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 134,456 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged Buckle on inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 May 2016 134,456 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged Buckle on inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 May 2015 127,950 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 127,942 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 113,915 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 May 2014 113,912 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2013 104,203 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 92,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 81,806 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 81,549 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 68,415 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Mar 2010 68,412 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 55,490 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2009 55,479 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 43,107 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 30,964 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)?

Based on 16,874 MOT tests across 995 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
3,991
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
995
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 456
Stop lamp not working 339
position lamp(s) not working 331
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 299
Brake pipe excessively corroded 297
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NX53 BZO is a 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NX53 BZO, 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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NX53 BZO is a 2003 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 11 November 2003.

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