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GJ54 PBO

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,183 mi
Last recorded92,183 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 PBO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 92,183 miles

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 91,319 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

advise suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2019 91,319 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

advise suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2016 86,282 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 86,282 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 83,279 miles

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Fail 24 Sep 2015 83,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 18 Oct 2014 77,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 68,272 miles

fuel cap poor condition.f/reg plate chipped

Pass 2 Oct 2012 58,709 miles

front tyres starting to wear low

undertays fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2012 58,709 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front tyres starting to wear low

undertays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2011 47,318 miles

sills covered

under tray fittded

Pass 14 Sep 2010 40,482 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 36,857 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 36,857 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 31,760 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 26 Sep 2007 26,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nail in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 26 Sep 2007 26,765 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre.

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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GJ54 PBO is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJ54 PBO, 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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GJ54 PBO is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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