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AK54 YXU

2004 Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,629 mi
Last recorded124,629 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto51,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 YXU
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Speedsilver Auto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 124,629 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 31 May 2024 122,059 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 28 May 2024 122,040 miles

Nearside Rear Brake rod has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 119,886 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 115,613 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 110,794 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Floor covers fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2020 109,341 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel filler cap seal start to crack and perish

sill covers fitted

under floor covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2019 107,453 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight wear and corrosion front discs

Pass 22 Mar 2018 104,002 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

slight chips to windscreen

Fail 22 Mar 2018 104,002 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

slight chips to windscreen

Pass 31 Jan 2017 94,864 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 86,558 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 86,558 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 77,311 miles

Horn deteriorated

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

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

Oil leak

O/S/F suspension strut pivot rod has play

Fail 26 Mar 2015 77,310 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Horn deteriorated

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

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

Oil leak

O/S/F suspension strut pivot rod has play

Pass 28 Apr 2014 67,441 miles

Fuel filler cap seal slightly perished.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 67,441 miles

Fuel filler cap seal slightly perished.

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 58,504 miles

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

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

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

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

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

parking brake check / warning light Inoperative

Fail 5 Apr 2012 49,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

advise both rear tyres on 2-3mm

advise wipers working on seperate switch to manufactures spec

Pass 5 Apr 2012 49,383 miles

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

advise both rear tyres on 2-3mm

advise wipers working on seperate switch to manufactures spec

Pass 5 May 2011 40,489 miles

Slight oil leak from sump.

Slight oil leak from turbo.

Slight play in O/S/F upper shock absorber mount.

Wipers not switching off after operation of washers.

Fail 5 May 2011 40,489 miles

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

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

Slight oil leak from sump.

Slight oil leak from turbo.

Slight play in O/S/F upper shock absorber mount.

Wipers not switching off after operation of washers.

Pass 18 May 2010 36,556 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 18 May 2010 36,556 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 34,725 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 31,003 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 31,003 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto?

Based on 2,647 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
3,480
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 54
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 54
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43
Stop lamp not working 38
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 38
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AK54 YXU is a 2004 Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 51,559 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 Roadster Speedsilver Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK54 YXU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK54 YXU is a 2004 Smart Roadster Speedsilver Auto, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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