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EN53 MZL

2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,788 mi
Last recorded107,788 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)54,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 MZL
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 107,788 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 107,206 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 107,206 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 106,074 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 103,185 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 100,752 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2021 100,752 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2019 98,119 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 93,260 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 87,009 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 87,009 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 85,000 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 85,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 81,614 miles

n/s/r tyre worrn on inner edge and perrished

Pass 25 Apr 2014 78,927 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front brake pipe very corroded marginal pass ,should replace.asap.

nearside front steering rack rod/ track rod end small amount of play.

nearside rear brake pipe/s x 2 very corroded marginal pass should replace, asap.

nearside rear tyre inner shoulder wearing thin.

offside front -and offside rear brake pipe/s corroding.

Pass 4 Jan 2013 75,282 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 63,362 miles

Both front tyres slightly cracking

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 52,391 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 38,874 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 25,409 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 20,543 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 16,359 miles

nearside wiper splitting

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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EN53 MZL is a 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EN53 MZL, 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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EN53 MZL is a 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 18 February 2004.

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