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AD04 NLN

2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,750 mi
Last recorded164,750 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)54,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 164,750 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 157,093 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 144,785 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 137,333 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 131,046 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 131,046 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 124,205 miles

Slight play n/s/f wheel ?

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 122,125 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 119,738 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 118,575 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 117,595 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 117,595 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 115,276 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 113,902 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 111,988 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

brake discs rusty

windscreen cracked

Pass 15 Jun 2015 111,988 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake discs rusty

windscreen cracked

Pass 31 May 2014 111,280 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 88,210 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 80,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 23 May 2011 80,218 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 26 May 2010 77,462 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 68,488 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2008 63,537 miles

n/s front headlamp glass cracked but not affecting beam image

Pass 13 Jun 2007 62,851 miles

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 NLN is a 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NLN, 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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AD04 NLN is a 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 27 May 2004.

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