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WX04 NKU

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

87,983 mi
Last recorded87,983 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX04 NKU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 87,983 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 87,983 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 83,152 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear (6.1.A.1)

all 4 coil springs corroded

oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2016 83,152 miles

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

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear (6.1.A.1)

all 4 coil springs corroded

oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2015 79,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 72,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Apr 2014 99,393 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 66,536 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front coil springs corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2013 66,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front coil springs corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

front brake discs very poor condition

sump pourus

Pass 24 Apr 2012 56,489 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

fuel filler cap seal starting to perrish

Fail 14 Apr 2012 56,471 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

fuel filler cap seal starting to perrish

Pass 18 Apr 2011 44,105 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres wearing on ineer edge

Fail 16 Apr 2011 44,105 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres wearing on ineer edge

Fail 13 Apr 2010 33,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear inner driveshaft gaitor split

Pass 13 Apr 2010 33,429 miles

nearside rear inner driveshaft gaitor split

Pass 10 Apr 2009 26,998 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 26,992 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 25,654 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 24,695 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 24,682 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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WX04 NKU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 WX04 NKU, 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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WX04 NKU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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