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FV04 BNL

2004 Smart Roadster Light Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,240 mi
Last recorded70,240 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster Light Auto67,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 BNL
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Light Auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 70,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak from driveshaft seal

oil leak from sump pourus

Pass 26 Apr 2012 45,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 41,658 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 41,658 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 36,188 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 31,243 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 22,433 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 16,326 miles

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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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FV04 BNL is a 2004 Smart Roadster Light Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FV04 BNL, 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 FV04 BNL registered?

FV04 BNL is a 2004 Smart Roadster Light Auto, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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