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F3 DRO

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,849 mi
Last recorded50,849 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF3 DRO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2013 50,849 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 50,845 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 48,331 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 48,331 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 44,749 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 44,741 miles

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

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 38,846 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 38,846 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 28,982 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 28,982 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 May 2007 24,756 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 24,746 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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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F3 DRO is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F3 DRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F3 DRO registered?

F3 DRO is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 26 April 2004.

Is F3 DRO safe to buy?

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