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DK04 CJE

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

127,833 mi
Last recorded127,833 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 CJE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 127,833 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

parking brake lever has little reserve

Fail 8 Nov 2018 127,833 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

parking brake lever has little reserve

Fail 12 Oct 2018 127,758 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake lever travel just servicable

Pass 16 Oct 2017 127,531 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 127,489 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear brake pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 118,298 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded middle and rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

offside front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 8 Oct 2015 109,866 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2015 109,866 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb insecure (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (185/55-15 82V) (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Both sides split (4.1.D.1e)

Front brake discs severly worn/poor condition

Nail in N/S/R tyre

Under trays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2014 100,419 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 86,236 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 86,236 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 73,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 73,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 59,658 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 50,871 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 45,909 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 39,228 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 32,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion noted to nsf and osf brake discs †slight judder osf brake disc †nail in osf tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2007 32,501 miles

corrosion noted to nsf and osf brake discs †slight judder osf brake disc †nail in osf tyre

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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DK04 CJE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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 DK04 CJE, 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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DK04 CJE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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