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AR04 BWL

2004 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,207 mi
Last recorded33,207 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)59,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 BWL
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 33,207 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 32,740 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 32,391 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 32,040 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 32,040 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 31,365 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 30,672 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 29,796 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 28,763 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 27,559 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 25,594 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 24,327 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 10 Jun 2014 24,327 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)

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 5 Jun 2013 22,773 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 22,773 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 21,303 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 19,947 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 18,394 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 16,934 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Slight corrosion/pitting on front brake discs

Pass 12 Jun 2008 13,514 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 10,240 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)?

Based on 16,874 MOT tests across 995 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
3,991
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
995
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 456
Stop lamp not working 339
position lamp(s) not working 331
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 299
Brake pipe excessively corroded 297
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AR04 BWL is a 2004 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2004 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 59,871 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AR04 BWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AR04 BWL registered?

AR04 BWL is a 2004 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 29 June 2004.

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