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AR04 CAV

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,084 mi
Last recorded48,084 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2011
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2011 48,084 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 48,064 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 41,174 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 32,048 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 27,371 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (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 CAV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CAV, 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 CAV registered?

AR04 CAV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is AR04 CAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR04 CAV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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