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SF53 WPD

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Yellow Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

64,354 mi
Last recorded64,354 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 WPD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 64,354 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive small oil leak from turbo area - central rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 61,679 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 56,811 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

slight movement in o/s wishbone bush

Pass 12 Jul 2016 65,880 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 53,915 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 46,515 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 46,515 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 41,399 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 41,399 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 36,399 miles

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

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

N/S/F TYRE HAS CUT IN TREAD NOT 2 CORD

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 31,804 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 31,804 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 26,834 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE SHOWING CRACKING ON TREAD AREA. REAR TYRES GETTING LOW. UNDERSIDE HAS FULL LENGTH UNDER TRAY LIMITING INSPECTION.

Pass 3 May 2010 25,243 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 25,243 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 24,993 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 26 Feb 2008 22,933 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 22,933 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 20,826 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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SF53 WPD is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Yellow with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SF53 WPD, 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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SF53 WPD is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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