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BX04 VMC

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,476 mi
Last recorded75,476 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 VMC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 75,476 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 66,081 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes.

Pass 24 Feb 2011 55,858 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2010 40,407 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyres 3mm

Offside headlight cracked.

Fail 1 Mar 2010 40,407 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front and nearside rear tyres 3mm

Offside headlight cracked.

Pass 11 Mar 2009 27,618 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 21,461 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 21,461 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 17,730 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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BX04 VMC is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BX04 VMC, 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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What year was BX04 VMC registered?

BX04 VMC is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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