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RJ04 ZYN

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,349 mi
Last recorded77,349 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ04 ZYN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2014 77,349 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Dec 2014 77,349 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 74,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jan 2014 74,186 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2013 61,849 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 61,849 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 46,593 miles

front brake discs badly worn

Pass 13 Jan 2011 40,826 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

fuel cap seal slightly worn

Fail 10 Jan 2011 40,825 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs slightly worn

fuel cap seal slightly worn

Pass 7 Jan 2010 33,608 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 33,608 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 25,898 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 25,898 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 20,674 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 18,670 miles

front discs ridged and worn

long handbrake travel

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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RJ04 ZYN is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RJ04 ZYN, 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 RJ04 ZYN registered?

RJ04 ZYN is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 22 May 2004.

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