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B18 ORN

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

32,602 mi
Last recorded32,602 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 ORN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 32,602 miles

oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2014 32,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 32,114 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 31,762 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 28,922 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)

front wipers torn

Fail 13 Apr 2012 28,922 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

back box support snapped

front wipers torn

Pass 15 Apr 2011 25,660 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs worn and lipped

Fail 16 Apr 2010 23,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 23,481 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 19,176 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 13,586 miles

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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B18 ORN is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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 B18 ORN, 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.

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What year was B18 ORN registered?

B18 ORN is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 7 August 2004.

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