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KR53 PHX

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Orange Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

80,984 mi
Last recorded80,984 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 PHX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 80,984 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 78,251 miles

vehicle fitted with undertrays unable to fully inspect some items

Pass 19 Sep 2016 72,199 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Sep 2015 69,453 miles

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)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 69,453 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 66,277 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Aug 2013 66,257 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2012 62,215 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on inside.

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated.

Fail 3 Aug 2012 62,211 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside & offside front brake discs corroded on inside.

nearside front wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated.

Pass 10 Aug 2011 53,793 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 53,793 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 45,240 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 35,925 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 35,925 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 30,031 miles

both rear tyres perished

drivers wiper torn

front brake discs corroded

nail in nsr tyre

oil leak from engine

Fail 10 Sep 2008 30,031 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres perished

drivers wiper torn

front brake discs corroded

nail in nsr tyre

oil leak from engine

Pass 8 Jan 2007 26,556 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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KR53 PHX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Orange with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KR53 PHX, 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 KR53 PHX registered?

KR53 PHX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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