2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) 0.7L Petrol · BU53 FBC
2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) (0.7L, petrol). First registered 04 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 95,875 miles. MOT expired on 22 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- SMART ROADSTER 80 AUTO(RHD)
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,875 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BU53 FBC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/05/2024
- 95,875 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BU53 FBC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(Rhd) (BU53 FBC) between May 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
BU53 FBC Mileage History
- 23/05/202293,266 mi
- 23/05/202293,266 mi
- 23/05/202393,940 mi+674 mi
- 24/05/202393,951 mi+11 mi
- 24/05/202495,875 mi+1,924 mi
Average of roughly 1,302 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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