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RN04 UBL

2004 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

74,879 mi
Last recorded74,879 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto50,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN04 UBL
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 74,879 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 68,496 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 68,425 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Aug 2015 59,853 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 59,842 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

near side front disc heavly scored

near side front pads below 50%

off side front disc heavly scored

off side front pads below 50%

Pass 28 Oct 2014 47,161 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 47,161 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2013 41,304 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 40,725 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 36,878 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 36,866 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 35,588 miles

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

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 2 Aug 2010 31,110 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 24,292 miles

offside front tyre tread cracked

Fail 31 Jul 2009 24,291 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre tread cracked

Pass 4 Aug 2008 21,756 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

rubber on both front tyres cracking

Pass 7 Aug 2007 18,970 miles

battery not very good

off side front tyre slight side wall damage

Pass 3 Aug 2007 18,963 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 18,963 miles

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

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto?

Based on 2,269 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
3,520
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 82
Stop lamp not working 78
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 52
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 47
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 45
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RN04 UBL is a 2004 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2004 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 50,017 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 Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RN04 UBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RN04 UBL is a 2004 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 3 August 2004.

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