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AH53 SOL

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

77,607 mi
Last recorded77,607 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH53 SOL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 77,607 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underbody corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2023 77,606 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underbody corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2022 77,478 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 77,265 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring view to some components

Pass 16 May 2020 77,189 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

signs of rear tyres catching on inner wheel arches

under trays obscuring view to some components

Pass 4 May 2019 76,698 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

horn very temperamental

unable to see top of rear springs

Pass 24 Apr 2018 73,883 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 May 2017 71,071 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 70,335 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 69,866 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 69,865 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 66,805 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 66,805 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 61,405 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 61,405 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 51,069 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 51,069 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2009 42,768 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 42,766 miles

Nearside Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 2 May 2008 36,129 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 36,129 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 28,090 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Roadster?

Based on 33,271 MOT tests across 2,102 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
3,229
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 713
position lamp(s) not working 623
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 587
Stop lamp not working 538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
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AH53 SOL is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 55,275 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 (mcc) Roadster fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 713 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AH53 SOL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Smart (mcc) Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AH53 SOL is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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