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LR04 YVY

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,577 mi
Last recorded119,577 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR04 YVY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 119,577 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all 4 tyres are cracking & perishing

Pass 25 Jun 2019 116,789 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi brake pipes (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicator bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf top strut top slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated handbrake mech loose (1.1.6 (d))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower damper bushes split and perished (5.3.2 (c))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both front side repeaters showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 116,789 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi brake pipes (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicator bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf top strut top slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated handbrake mech loose (1.1.6 (d))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower damper bushes split and perished (5.3.2 (c))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both front side repeaters showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 109,484 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Vehicle fitted with plastic sill cover's; obscuring tester's view of sill area condition.

Vehicle fitted with under trays and engine cover's; obscuring tester's view of some components.

Fail 23 Jun 2018 109,484 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Vehicle fitted with plastic sill cover's; obscuring tester's view of sill area condition.

Vehicle fitted with under trays and engine cover's; obscuring tester's view of some components.

Pass 27 Apr 2017 100,296 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 92,825 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 5 Feb 2013 78,739 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 78,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 67,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system has part deteriorated

front brake discs slightly worn

o/s/f tyre deteriorated

steering lock inoperative

Pass 22 Feb 2011 53,425 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 53,425 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 47,668 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 34,377 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 34,377 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 32,526 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 32,526 miles

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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LR04 YVY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver 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 LR04 YVY, 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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LR04 YVY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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