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CJ04 LLD

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,248 mi
Last recorded77,248 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ04 LLD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 77,248 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 77,248 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 73,363 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 73,363 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 68,151 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 68,151 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 64,923 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 64,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 64,072 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 63,191 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

front hubs corroded

front shock absorber casings corroded

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

wipers starting to smear

Fail 6 Apr 2016 63,189 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

front hubs corroded

front shock absorber casings corroded

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

wipers starting to smear

Pass 8 Apr 2015 58,473 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

many plastic trims shields and guards covering perscribed areas

Pass 4 Apr 2014 52,521 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Fail 28 Mar 2014 52,520 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)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 4 Apr 2013 48,361 miles

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

many plastic trims shields and guards covering perscribed areas

Pass 31 Mar 2012 44,390 miles

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

many plastic trims shields and guardsd covering perscribed areas

Pass 29 Mar 2011 40,010 miles

front brake discs warn

nearside front macphereson strut mount slight play

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 31 Mar 2010 35,100 miles

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

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering many perscribed areas

Pass 31 Mar 2009 30,356 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 24,946 miles

plastic trims shields and guards covering many perscribed areas

slight end float in offside steering rack end

Pass 29 Mar 2007 34,446 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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CJ04 LLD is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black 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 (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 CJ04 LLD, 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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CJ04 LLD is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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