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RJ54 MCD

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,702 mi
Last recorded68,702 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ54 MCD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 68,702 miles

Slight uneven application front brakes

chip in windscreen

drivers inside door handle and door card missing

front number plate slightly deteriorated

signs of oil leak from engine and gearbox

Fail 31 Mar 2018 68,702 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

chip in windscreen

drivers inside door handle and door card missing

front number plate slightly deteriorated

signs of oil leak from engine and gearbox

Pass 29 Mar 2017 56,621 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

chip in windscreen

front number plate slightly deteriorated

offside front shock absorber has slight play inside the shock

Fail 29 Mar 2017 56,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

chip in windscreen

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2015 35,118 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 30,181 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 28,958 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 28,952 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 27,369 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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RJ54 MCD is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RJ54 MCD, 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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RJ54 MCD is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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