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AR04 CBV

2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

73,665 mi
Last recorded73,665 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)54,690 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 CBV
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 73,665 miles

All underside and suspension slightly corroded covered in underseal

Full undertray fitted

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front hub heavily corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded covered in underseal

Fail 27 Nov 2025 73,662 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure All 4 heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All underside and suspension slightly corroded covered in underseal

Full undertray fitted

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front hub heavily corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded covered in underseal

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 71,511 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

nearside main beam

Pass 13 Nov 2023 70,263 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 68,729 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 68,705 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened inside rear tube (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 66,061 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 64,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 63,101 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2018 60,666 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 55,284 miles

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 51,042 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 45,550 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 45,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 42,305 miles

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

both front antiroll link nuts corrodeing badly

front hubs corrodeing

fuel cap sealing washer perishing

Pass 6 Sep 2012 39,422 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear tyre treads getting low

surface corrosion front discs

surface corrosion front suspension arms and shock caseings

Pass 21 Jul 2011 36,752 miles

tyres slightly perishing

Fail 6 Jul 2010 35,107 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 35,107 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 30,958 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 26,225 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 26,220 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 23,435 miles

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

Based on 44,118 MOT tests across 2,659 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
3,707
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,659
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 986
position lamp(s) not working 848
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 827
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 800
Stop lamp not working 785
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AR04 CBV is a 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 54,690 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AR04 CBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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AR04 CBV is a 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 7 July 2004.

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