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AD04 NKJ

2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

55,468 mi
Last recorded55,468 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)54,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 NKJ
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 55,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 55,213 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 55,087 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 54,613 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 54,613 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 54,410 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 54,329 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 53,990 miles

Rear inner wheel bead rim slightly damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2019 53,400 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 52,321 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 49,742 miles

Front exhaust mounting bracket broken

Offside wiper blade end split

Pass 17 Jun 2016 47,607 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 44,236 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 39,616 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 39,616 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2013 33,007 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 May 2013 33,007 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 31,504 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 27,203 miles

all brake pipes corroding

front tyres cracking

Pass 7 Jun 2010 24,164 miles

front discs corroded

front tyres cracking

Pass 18 Jun 2009 21,142 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 15,518 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise slight sidewall damage on nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2007 12,133 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AD04 NKJ is a 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 54,690 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 AD04 NKJ, 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 22 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 AD04 NKJ registered?

AD04 NKJ is a 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 17 June 2004.

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