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DE54 ECN

2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

106,313 mi
Last recorded106,313 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)54,690 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 ECN
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 106,313 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded + FERRULES (3.6.B.2c)

PLAY TAKEN UP WHEN GEAR ENGAGED

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH FADED TO WHITE (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 106,313 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded + FERRULES (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate incorrect X TYPE AND OBSCURING LIGHTS STICK ON USED TO PASS TEST (6.3.1a)

PLAY TAKEN UP WHEN GEAR ENGAGED

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH FADED TO WHITE (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 101,671 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 101,655 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 97,780 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 95,786 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 88,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 88,052 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 83,210 miles

front brake hoses have cracking evident

rear sections of brake pipe are heavily corroded recomened renewal

Pass 11 Jul 2012 81,648 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 81,648 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 76,715 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight pitting to front brake discs

Pass 9 Mar 2011 76,715 miles

slight pitting to front brake discs

Fail 8 Mar 2010 67,392 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 67,392 miles

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 11 Mar 2009 54,815 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2007 36,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 36,508 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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DE54 ECN is a 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DE54 ECN, 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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DE54 ECN is a 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 29 September 2004.

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