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BJ54 JBX

2004 Smart Roadster Light Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

119,378 mi
Last recorded119,378 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster Light Auto67,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 JBX
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Light Auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 119,378 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 119,378 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 110,996 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2018 110,996 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 107,475 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 104,388 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 104,387 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 102,142 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear gear box mount worn.

Fail 6 Apr 2016 102,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear gear box mount worn.

Pass 15 Apr 2015 89,329 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 89,329 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 77,336 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Apr 2014 77,336 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 66,972 miles

all tyres slightly perished

rear indicators discoloured

slight play in n/s track rod end

Fail 10 Apr 2013 66,972 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

all tyres slightly perished

rear indicators discoloured

slight play in n/s track rod end

Pass 12 Jan 2012 64,147 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 58,736 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 58,736 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 43,296 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 43,202 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 26,000 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 20,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster Light Auto?

Based on 2,183 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
4,206
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 82
position lamp(s) not working 54
Registration plate lamp not working 50
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
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BJ54 JBX is a 2004 Smart Roadster Light Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2004 Smart Roadster Light Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 67,782 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 Light Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ54 JBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Roadster Light Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Smart Roadster Light Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ54 JBX is a 2004 Smart Roadster Light Auto, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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