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BU04 APZ

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,480 mi
Last recorded100,480 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2011
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 APZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2011 100,480 miles

Exhaust manifold cracked and blowing gas

Fail 10 Jan 2011 100,480 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Corrosion to front brake discs

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 89,473 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 89,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

slight play in nearside front shock absorber

Pass 1 Aug 2008 77,533 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 77,532 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY(INSIDE EDGES)

DAMAGE TO OFFSIDE REAR QUARTER

Pass 29 Jun 2007 63,489 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 63,489 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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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BU04 APZ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BU04 APZ, 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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BU04 APZ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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