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KR54 NWX

2004 Smart Roadster Light Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,037 mi
Last recorded83,037 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster Light Auto67,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR54 NWX
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Light Auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 83,037 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 82,849 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all flexi brake hose ferrells heavily corroded

offside and nearside front tyres worn very low on inner edges also heavily cracked and perished (deep cracks)

turbo actuator not connected/broken

Pass 3 Oct 2017 82,237 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Knocking sound from rear suspension

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Both wheel bearings sound noisy when rotated

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 82,226 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Knocking sound from rear suspension

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Both wheel bearings sound noisy when rotated

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 81,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

coil spring corroded ALL 4 SPRINGS (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 81,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

coil spring corroded ALL 4 SPRINGS (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 76,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 72,707 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

gearbox oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded (above axle)

rear coil springs corroded

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

sump corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2014 72,707 miles

gearbox oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded (above axle)

rear coil springs corroded

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

sump corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2013 69,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside front brake flexi hose ferrells corroded

unable to access rear engine bay visual inspection from underside only

Pass 12 Dec 2012 67,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2011 65,213 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 61,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

PASSENGER SEATBELT UNABLE TO TEST DUE TO CHILD SEAT

Pass 10 Dec 2010 61,911 miles

PASSENGER SEATBELT UNABLE TO TEST DUE TO CHILD SEAT

Pass 7 Dec 2009 49,827 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 40,821 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 30,699 miles

plastic covers fitted on underside of vehicle

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster Light Auto?

Based on 2,183 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
4,206
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 82
position lamp(s) not working 54
Registration plate lamp not working 50
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
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KR54 NWX is a 2004 Smart Roadster Light Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2004 Smart Roadster Light Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 67,782 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Roadster Light Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KR54 NWX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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KR54 NWX is a 2004 Smart Roadster Light Auto, first registered on 11 December 2004.

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