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EX54 BWJ

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

90,818 mi
Last recorded90,818 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 BWJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2023 90,818 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill at rear to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front shocks very corroded

Hand brake travel high

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 90,695 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 85,559 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 80,502 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 79,040 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 77,800 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 72,625 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 72,625 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 67,066 miles

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

Rear both tyres beginning to perish

Pass 28 Oct 2014 60,480 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 52,375 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 43,066 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2012 43,066 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2011 36,291 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 27,890 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 19,877 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 19,877 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 18,166 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 16,261 miles

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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EX54 BWJ 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 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EX54 BWJ, 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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EX54 BWJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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