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KE04 YOL

2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

177,303 mi
Last recorded177,303 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)54,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE04 YOL
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 177,303 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 177,114 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 158,813 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland both front (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 143,352 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 143,227 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 127,415 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 127,345 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 113,142 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 113,142 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 96,795 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 96,073 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 80,921 miles

slight cut nearside rear tyre sidewall

Fail 15 Sep 2010 80,855 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight cut nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 17 Sep 2009 64,194 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 64,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 45,824 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 27,124 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)?

Based on 44,118 MOT tests across 2,659 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
3,707
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,659
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 986
position lamp(s) not working 848
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 827
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 800
Stop lamp not working 785
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KE04 YOL is a 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 54,690 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 Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KE04 YOL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KE04 YOL is a 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 2 August 2004.

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