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AR04 BWE

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,308 mi
Last recorded62,308 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 BWE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2011 62,308 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 49,214 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 34,652 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 17,874 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 10,910 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 10,884 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively 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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AR04 BWE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AR04 BWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AR04 BWE registered?

AR04 BWE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 29 June 2004.

Is AR04 BWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR04 BWE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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