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BA04 NVR

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

168,145 mi
Last recorded168,145 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 NVR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 168,145 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 168,108 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Plastic sills fitted

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 168,054 miles

Offside Front brake hose perished

Pass 7 Aug 2017 167,852 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 166,466 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 164,332 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 164,332 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 158,206 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 158,206 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 144,814 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 144,705 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

unable to inspect front to rear brake and fuel pipes, covered with under tray

Pass 17 Aug 2012 128,800 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2012 128,794 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 115,090 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 114,748 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 100,417 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

full body undertray fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2009 82,685 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 62,850 miles

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

front number plate slightly discoloured

slightly long park brake travle on lever

Pass 8 Aug 2007 47,312 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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BA04 NVR is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BA04 NVR, 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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BA04 NVR is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 31 August 2004.

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