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AV04 XET

2004 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,453 mi
Last recorded88,453 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)59,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 XET
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 88,453 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very poor need changing (3.5.1i)

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

steering lock not engaging

Fail 12 Aug 2016 88,450 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very poor need changing (3.5.1i)

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

steering lock not engaging

Pass 26 Aug 2015 82,977 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

steering lock fails to engage

Fail 24 Aug 2015 82,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

steering lock fails to engage

Pass 28 Aug 2014 79,058 miles

Damage to windscreen nearside outside swept area.

Fail 26 Aug 2014 79,053 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Damage to windscreen nearside outside swept area.

Pass 29 Aug 2013 72,361 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 72,353 miles

Brake pedal creeps with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 67,992 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

offside rear brake drum damp, but no signs of brake fluid leakage

offside rear tyre dteriorated in tread

offside side rear tyre deteriorated on outer sidewall

Pass 28 Jul 2011 64,221 miles

front brake discs showing signs of wear

Pass 26 Jul 2010 61,982 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 60,589 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 58,230 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 38,681 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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AV04 XET is a 2004 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV04 XET, 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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AV04 XET is a 2004 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 7 July 2004.

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