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DE04 MXM

2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Yellow Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,126 mi
Last recorded95,126 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)54,690 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 MXM
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2015 95,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2015 95,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 88,092 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 87,870 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 73,999 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 68,839 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 68,839 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 62,661 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2011 62,661 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2010 54,171 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Offside front tyre perished

Fail 16 Mar 2010 54,171 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both wiper blades split

Fuel cap seal perished

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

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

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

Offside front tyre perished

Offside headlamp aim poor

Pass 20 Mar 2009 44,825 miles

Car has full under shield fitted full inspection not posible

Fuel cap seal perished

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

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

Nearside wiper blade split

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

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2008 33,222 miles

offside front indicator/sidelight cover glass cracked.

Pass 11 Jul 2007 25,143 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 25,133 miles

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

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

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 MXM is a 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Yellow with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MXM, 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 MXM is a 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 16 April 2004.

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