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DE54 EAY

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

112,542 mi
Last recorded112,542 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 EAY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 112,542 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 100,061 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2022 100,055 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal cracked

Pass 19 May 2021 83,385 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 71,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 70,291 miles

Front Front inner pads getting low

Front drop links slight play

Petrol cap o ring perished

Fail 8 Mar 2019 70,258 miles

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))

Front Front inner pads getting low

Front drop links slight play

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Petrol cap o ring perished

Pass 1 Jun 2017 69,740 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 67,633 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 66,994 miles

nsr tyre cracking

osr tyre cracking

Fail 21 May 2015 66,994 miles

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

nsr tyre cracking

osr tyre cracking

Pass 2 Jul 2014 66,447 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 66,447 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 63,916 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 60,177 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 60,177 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 52,890 miles

o/s/f wing damaged

Pass 10 Jun 2010 43,991 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

front brake disc's pitted

Pass 2 Jul 2009 34,735 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 24,316 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 18,340 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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DE54 EAY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver 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 (mcc) Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 55,275 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE54 EAY, 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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DE54 EAY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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