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DC04 ECF

2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

83,236 mi
Last recorded83,236 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)54,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 ECF
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 83,236 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 82,708 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 81,200 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 78,958 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 78,958 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 76,728 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 73,959 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 72,102 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 72,102 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 69,017 miles

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

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 9 Jun 2015 60,850 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 22 May 2014 50,476 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

front number plate cracked

Pass 22 May 2014 50,476 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear Upper Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

front number plate cracked

Pass 29 May 2013 40,781 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 40,031 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 40,031 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 38,048 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 32,290 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 32,277 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 29,582 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)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 22,449 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)?

Based on 44,118 MOT tests across 2,659 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
3,707
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,659
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 986
position lamp(s) not working 848
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 827
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 800
Stop lamp not working 785
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DC04 ECF is a 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 54,690 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DC04 ECF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DC04 ECF is a 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 9 August 2004.

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