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AP04 PVE

2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Grey Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

102,766 mi
Last recorded102,766 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)54,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 PVE
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 102,766 miles

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

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

Nearside Front hub and shock absorber corroded

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

Offside Front hub and shock absorber corroded

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

Pass 13 May 2021 100,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear under floor corroded

Offside Rear under floor corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2020 96,886 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both (drop links) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front engine mount deteriorating

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Fail 10 Jun 2020 96,886 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both (drop links) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front engine mount deteriorating

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 95,436 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring starting to crack.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from flexible to wheel starting to corrode. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (close to cords) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 95,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe to flexible. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm middle tread below 1.6mm 205/45 r16 87v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap sealing ring starting to crack.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from flexible to wheel starting to corrode. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (close to cords) (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid cleaned jets got two to work, (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 92,590 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 May 2018 92,572 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 88,206 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside front sidelight/ indicator glass cracked

offside rear brake slightly slower than nearside on application

unable to fully inspect vehicle due to underbody covers fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2017 88,206 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

nearside front sidelight/ indicator glass cracked

offside rear brake slightly slower than nearside on application

unable to fully inspect vehicle due to underbody covers fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2016 83,884 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% third brake light (1.2.1b)

n/s/f side lens broken

Fail 13 Apr 2016 83,868 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% third brake light (1.2.1b)

n/s/f side lens broken

Pass 27 Feb 2015 80,699 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 80,697 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 74,310 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 74,310 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 67,555 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 65,782 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 65,782 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 59,798 miles

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

n/s rear tyre has cut in inner sidewall but not showing cords at present.

Fail 20 Jan 2011 59,650 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s rear tyre has cut in inner sidewall but not showing cords at present.

Pass 5 Nov 2009 49,110 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 49,056 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 37,808 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 37,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 27,096 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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AP04 PVE is a 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Grey with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AP04 PVE, 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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AP04 PVE is a 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 11 June 2004.

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