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BT54 GYN

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,270 mi
Last recorded102,270 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 GYN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 102,270 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 99,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 99,129 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2017 95,618 miles

Front Shock Absorber Casings and Springs corroded

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

slight misting of oil around Turbo

Pass 7 Jun 2016 84,181 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

all 4 tyres starting to perish and have cracks appearing

fuel cap seal starting to perish

high level brake light not working

pulley noise from engine

service indicator flashing on start up

slight oil leak from turbo

Fail 31 May 2016 84,181 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

all 4 tyres starting to perish and have cracks appearing

fuel cap seal starting to perish

high level brake light not working

pulley noise from engine

service indicator flashing on start up

slight oil leak from turbo

Pass 22 May 2015 72,244 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 60,584 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)

Fail 16 May 2014 60,065 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 48,609 miles

Fuel Cap sealing washer starting to deteriorate

Indicators starting to discolour

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2012 40,209 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 40,209 miles

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

both rear gearbox drive shaft seals leaking oil

Pass 20 May 2011 31,649 miles

all four tyres cracking excessively but not cord or ply visable

petrol cap rubber seal starting to perish

Pass 31 May 2010 22,960 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 22,960 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 20,415 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 20,415 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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BT54 GYN is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BT54 GYN, 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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BT54 GYN is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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