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YY04 JVL

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,874 mi
Last recorded83,874 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 JVL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 83,874 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Dec 2013 79,526 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 79,526 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 71,250 miles

Drivers door stiff to open

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Sump corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2012 71,250 miles

Drivers door stiff to open

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Sump corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2011 65,150 miles

engine sump corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2011 65,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

engine sump corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2010 57,677 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 57,676 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 46,890 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 31,650 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 31,650 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 20,594 miles

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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YY04 JVL is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YY04 JVL, 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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YY04 JVL is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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