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EO04 OWL

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

24,061 mi
Last recorded24,061 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO04 OWL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 24,061 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

centre stop lamp not working

n/s/r tyre perished

side lamp switch slightly worn

Fail 25 Jul 2022 24,061 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements side lights only come on with dipped beam (4.2.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

centre stop lamp not working

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 30 Nov 2016 23,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pipes have slight surface corrosion

covers and undertrays fitted

offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 8 Nov 2016

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Rear Lower shock absorber bushes worn

Pass 16 Nov 2015 23,526 miles

All indicators discoloured slightly

Fail 6 Nov 2015 23,504 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All indicators discoloured slightly

Pass 31 Oct 2014 22,444 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 20,384 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer slightly perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2012 19,138 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery light on dash

fuel cap sealing washer slightly perished

Fail 7 Nov 2012 19,134 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery light on dash

fuel cap sealing washer slightly perished

Pass 28 Jun 2010 18,704 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 17,203 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 17,203 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 12,415 miles

UNDERSHIELDS FITTED,CAN NOT SEE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER

Fail 22 Jun 2007 8,375 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both r/indicators slightly discoloured

underside of vehicle fitted with under tray & unable to inspect totaly

Pass 22 Jun 2007 8,375 miles

both r/indicators slightly discoloured

underside of vehicle fitted with under tray & unable to inspect totaly

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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EO04 OWL is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EO04 OWL, 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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EO04 OWL is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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