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DH53 TJS

2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,688 mi
Last recorded95,688 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)54,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH53 TJS
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 95,688 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

UNDER VEHICLE CORROSION

Fail 17 Aug 2017

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

UNDER VEHICLE CORROSION

Pass 22 Jul 2016 89,231 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 84,745 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 84,744 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 80,001 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 79,986 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 73,629 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 73,624 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 64,149 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 64,149 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 52,906 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 43,813 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 33,987 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 33,987 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 27,215 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 21,277 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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DH53 TJS 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 66.7%.

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 DH53 TJS, 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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What year was DH53 TJS registered?

DH53 TJS is a 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 2 April 2004.

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