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YV04 KPU

2004 Smart Roadster Light Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

122,799 mi
Last recorded122,799 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster Light Auto67,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV04 KPU
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Light Auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 122,799 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2021 122,799 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 122,773 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 122,719 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 122,702 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 122,150 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 121,878 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 109,802 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2012 109,802 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both front tyres perished on inner sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2011 88,413 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside 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)

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Fail 29 Jun 2011 88,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside 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)

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 20 Jul 2010 71,611 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 54,043 miles

chip on screen

Pass 16 Jun 2008 50,053 miles

front discs worn but brake effort good

Pass 27 Jun 2007 41,433 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

Pass 30 Jun 2006 24,439 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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YV04 KPU is a 2004 Smart Roadster Light Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YV04 KPU, 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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YV04 KPU is a 2004 Smart Roadster Light Auto, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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