2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) 0.7L Petrol · RK53 BYD
2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) (0.7L, petrol). First registered 18 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 81,679 miles. MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- SMART ROADSTER 80 AUTO(RHD)
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,679 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RK53 BYD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2025
- 81,679 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RK53 BYD 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) (RK53 BYD) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
RK53 BYD Mileage History
- 12/10/202264,543 mi
- 14/10/202264,543 mi
- 14/10/202370,115 mi+5,572 mi
- 01/11/202476,741 mi+6,626 mi
- 13/11/202581,679 mi+4,938 mi
Average of roughly 5,548 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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