MOT Status
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112,800 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides lower part of shocks on front hubs (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play ball joint on rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides lower part of shocks on front hubs (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play ball joint on rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Various underbody surface corrosion
Suspension components corroded
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
fuel cap seal cracking
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Roadster?
Based on 33,271 MOT tests across 2,102 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FV04 RHY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Yellow with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 RHY, 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 FV04 RHY registered?
FV04 RHY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 18 May 2004.
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