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FV04 EUK

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,291 mi
Last recorded83,291 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 EUK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 83,291 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 83,291 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 78,689 miles

o/s/r tyre has a nail end

Fail 22 Sep 2016 78,689 miles

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

o/s/r tyre has a nail end

Pass 14 Sep 2015 71,018 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 63,507 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 59,230 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 59,230 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside 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 Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 53,945 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 5 Feb 2011 51,000 miles

offside front tyre cracked on sidewall

Pass 23 Jan 2010 48,073 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 48,073 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 43,424 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 37,545 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 32,304 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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FV04 EUK is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FV04 EUK, 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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FV04 EUK is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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