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VX53 YNW

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Diesel 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,461 mi
Last recorded103,461 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 YNW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine698cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 103,461 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 92,308 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

eng sump corroded

front/rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2011 92,308 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

eng sump corroded

front/rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2010 81,385 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 81,385 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Feb 2009 68,140 miles

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

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

eng sump corroded

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2009 68,140 miles

eng sump corroded

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Feb 2008 56,188 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

eng sump corroded

rear tyres treads low

Pass 22 Feb 2007 43,372 miles

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

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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VX53 YNW is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc diesel 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 VX53 YNW, 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 VX53 YNW registered?

VX53 YNW is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 26 February 2004.

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