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DE54 ECX

2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,269 mi
Last recorded154,269 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)54,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 ECX
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 154,269 miles

Front inner brake pads wearing

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 143,335 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all 4 tyres worn and cracking

Fail 2 Jan 2019 143,335 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all 4 tyres worn and cracking

Pass 2 Jan 2018 132,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 120,315 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of two center pipes just passable BUT NOT VISIBLE UNDER COVER (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

upper & lower covers fitted some parts not visible

Fail 11 Oct 2016 120,232 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of two center pipes just passable BUT NOT VISIBLE UNDER COVER (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

upper & lower covers fitted some parts not visible

Pass 28 Oct 2015 110,561 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 110,561 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 99,592 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 90,079 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 90,079 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 79,544 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 72,008 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 72,007 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 59,575 miles

slight movement at steerins wheel but not loose

Pass 5 Jan 2010 53,903 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 52,266 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 29,931 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 24,097 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 24,083 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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 ECX is a 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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