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SF54 RFJ

2004 Smart Roadster Light Auto

Grey Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

132,438 mi
Last recorded132,438 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster Light Auto67,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF54 RFJ
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Light Auto
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 132,438 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 132,438 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 126,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated surface cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated surface cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 119,384 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 111,995 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 102,217 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 100,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted restricting view of some parts

Pass 9 Mar 2015 96,673 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2015 96,632 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 92,768 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 91,044 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 91,044 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 86,317 miles

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

front brake piping corroded n/s and o/s

rear engine mounting bush worn out/split

Fail 27 Feb 2012 86,317 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

front brake piping corroded n/s and o/s

rear engine mounting bush worn out/split

Pass 2 Feb 2011 76,491 miles

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

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

winscreen wipers faulty/ not switching off

Fail 2 Feb 2011 76,491 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

winscreen wipers faulty/ not switching off

Pass 1 Feb 2010 65,621 miles

rear tyres worn close to ,legal limit

Fail 1 Feb 2010 65,621 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 56,306 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 56,306 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 40,127 miles

Nearside Front 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 4 Jan 2008 40,023 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front 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)

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster Light Auto?

Based on 2,183 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
4,206
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 82
position lamp(s) not working 54
Registration plate lamp not working 50
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
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SF54 RFJ is a 2004 Smart Roadster Light Auto in Grey with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2004 Smart Roadster Light Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 67,782 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 Roadster Light Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SF54 RFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Roadster Light Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Smart Roadster Light Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SF54 RFJ is a 2004 Smart Roadster Light Auto, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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