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BJ54 JHX

2004 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,677 mi
Last recorded67,677 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)59,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 JHX
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 67,677 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 65,348 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 64,519 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 May 2023 63,988 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 63,987 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2022 62,050 miles
Fail 17 May 2022

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2021 61,028 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 May 2021 61,024 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system to flexi (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2017

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 60,283 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 59,802 miles

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

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

Tyre sidewalls beginning to perish / split

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 58,002 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 5,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 56,803 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2011 54,982 miles

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

Oil leak

advise sump in poor condition slight oil leaks

Pass 5 May 2010 48,919 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 48,888 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 7 May 2009 40,228 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 May 2009 40,216 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 18,637 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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BJ54 JHX is a 2004 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BJ54 JHX, 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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BJ54 JHX is a 2004 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 30 September 2004.

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