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NU54 SZC

2004 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)

Yellow Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,230 mi
Last recorded117,230 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)59,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU54 SZC
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2016 117,230 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 117,229 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 103,487 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 93,989 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Sep 2014 93,644 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2013 85,105 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2013 84,984 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 76,591 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 66,843 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 55,019 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 54,160 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 42,603 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 31,523 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 31,523 miles

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

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)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 21,995 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)?

Based on 16,874 MOT tests across 995 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
3,991
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
995
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 456
Stop lamp not working 339
position lamp(s) not working 331
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 299
Brake pipe excessively corroded 297
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NU54 SZC is a 2004 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) in Yellow with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 59,871 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 Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NU54 SZC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NU54 SZC is a 2004 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 23 September 2004.

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