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KR53 PLN

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,691 mi
Last recorded62,691 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2010
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 PLN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2010 62,691 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

split in o/s wiper blade

temp repair to n/s door mirror

wipers do not stop when operated with washers

Fail 18 Oct 2010 62,691 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

temp repair to n/s door mirror

tyre pressure low n/s/r

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

poss failure on retest of lower ball joints full check not possible due to wear in rack

split in o/s wiper blade

wipers do not stop when operated with washers

Pass 18 Nov 2009 53,499 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 53,495 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 35,025 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 34,858 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

underside of vehicle has plastic guards fitted

Pass 29 May 2007 23,335 miles

advise o/s/r wheel rim repaired

Fail 23 May 2007 23,318 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2007 22,550 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 22,550 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 PLN is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PLN, 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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KR53 PLN is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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