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CC53 XEY

2004 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,320 mi
Last recorded87,320 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)59,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCC53 XEY
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2023 87,320 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 87,071 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 86,599 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 85,805 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 85,800 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018

Oil leak Around Engine ()

Fail 26 Mar 2018

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Worn & Inside Tread Cracking (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Around Engine ()

Pass 25 Mar 2017

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak around engine ()

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak around engine ()

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 65,695 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 64,673 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 63,675 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 59,434 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted and glazed

sill and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 6 Feb 2013 59,434 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted and glazed

sill and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

unable to check brake fluid resevoir

Pass 10 Feb 2012 52,195 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2012 52,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 43,110 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine cover loose

Fail 26 Jan 2011 43,109 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine cover loose

Pass 3 Feb 2010 34,801 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 29,601 miles

Handbrake long travel

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

Offside headlight cracked

Fail 22 Jan 2008 20,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 20,783 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 13,383 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 13,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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CC53 XEY is a 2004 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CC53 XEY, 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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CC53 XEY is a 2004 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 1 February 2004.

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