MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,766 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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
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
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
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
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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.
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.
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)?
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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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