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AR04 HNC

2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

27,784 mi
Last recorded27,784 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)54,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 HNC
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2013 27,784 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 27,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2012 27,385 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 27,385 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 25,593 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 25,593 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 23,179 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 23,179 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 21,029 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 21,028 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 19,266 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 15,976 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Based on 44,118 MOT tests across 2,659 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
3,707
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,659
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 986
position lamp(s) not working 848
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 827
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 800
Stop lamp not working 785
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AR04 HNC is a 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AR04 HNC, 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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What year was AR04 HNC registered?

AR04 HNC is a 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 2 August 2004.

Is AR04 HNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR04 HNC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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