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FA04 RBX

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

108,138 mi
Last recorded108,138 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 RBX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022 108,138 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underbody (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 107,718 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 107,497 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underbody/ (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 107,489 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underbody/ (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 105,488 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 102,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 99,288 miles

CORROSION TO VISIBLE BRAKE PIPES NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 Jul 2017 99,288 miles

CORROSION TO VISIBLE BRAKE PIPES NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 96,238 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

fuel cap seal perishing but still maintains a seal at time of test

offside parking brake slow operation

Fail 20 Jul 2016 96,112 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 92,757 miles

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

Engine management light (m.i.l) on.

Engine/gearbox rubber mounting has play.

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 88,801 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2013 84,834 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2012 79,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

MIL LAMP ON

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front brake disc corroded on inner surface

Pass 27 Jul 2011 72,755 miles

Oil leak

brakepipes on rear of vehicle have light scaling

Pass 24 Jul 2010 63,861 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 56,175 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 47,320 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 36,832 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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FA04 RBX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 FA04 RBX, 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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What year was FA04 RBX registered?

FA04 RBX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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