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AP54 NEO

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

158,802 mi
Last recorded158,802 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 NEO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 158,802 miles

Offside Front BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Offside Rear BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Rear Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Aug 2017 158,801 miles

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

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

Offside Front BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Offside Rear BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 150,707 miles

Nearside Front indicator lens cracked

Oil leak slight ()

Fail 2 Aug 2016 150,707 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front indicator lens cracked

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak slight ()

Pass 14 Aug 2015 142,961 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre tread depth 3mm

Fail 14 Aug 2015 142,961 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre tread depth 3mm

Pass 7 Jul 2014 136,402 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 136,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 127,245 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

oil sump heavily corroded

slight play o/s/f steering

Pass 20 Jun 2012 118,478 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2011 108,287 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 96,014 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2009 79,527 miles

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

engine oil sump corroded

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 13 Aug 2009 79,527 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

engine oil sump corroded

nearside front wiper blade split but not adversely effecting clearing of screen

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 9 Jul 2008 56,518 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Jul 2008 56,518 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AP54 NEO is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AP54 NEO, 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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What year was AP54 NEO registered?

AP54 NEO is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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