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DE04 EET

2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,105 mi
Last recorded148,105 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)54,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 EET
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 148,105 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 142,598 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various parts of (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2020 140,923 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 139,379 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 139,379 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 137,234 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 134,576 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 134,571 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 132,458 miles

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

advise oil light flashing on dash (oil level on max)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 132,458 miles

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

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

advise oil light flashing on dash (oil level on max)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 129,603 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 125,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 117,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 111,865 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2011 99,159 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 88,049 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 77,233 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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 10 Oct 2008 62,122 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2008 62,122 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2007 49,220 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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DE04 EET is a 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DE04 EET, 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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DE04 EET is a 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 21 May 2004.

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