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MJ54 YPW

2004 Smart Roadster Light Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

47,924 mi
Last recorded47,924 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster Light Auto67,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 YPW
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Light Auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 47,924 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 44,874 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 44,874 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 39,962 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)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 39,962 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 36,740 miles

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

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

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

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

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

full undertray plastic protection covers fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2011 36,740 miles

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

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

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

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

full undertray plastic protection covers fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2011 36,740 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

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

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

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

full undertray plastic protection covers fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2010 33,744 miles

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

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

o/s/f trackrod end protective gaiter split

Fail 6 Jul 2010 33,744 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f trackrod end protective gaiter split

Pass 3 Jul 2009 29,983 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 26,378 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 21,476 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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MJ54 YPW is a 2004 Smart Roadster Light Auto in Black 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 Roadster Light Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 67,782 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 Light Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ54 YPW, 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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MJ54 YPW is a 2004 Smart Roadster Light Auto, first registered on 6 November 2004.

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