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WG04 VBX

2004 Smart Roadster Light Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,027 mi
Last recorded47,027 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster Light Auto67,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG04 VBX
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Light Auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 47,027 miles

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

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2011 44,004 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 39,156 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 31,054 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 31,054 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 23,997 miles

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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WG04 VBX is a 2004 Smart Roadster Light Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WG04 VBX, 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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What year was WG04 VBX registered?

WG04 VBX is a 2004 Smart Roadster Light Auto, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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The MOT history for WG04 VBX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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