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AY04 DDF

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

61,352 mi
Last recorded61,352 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 DDF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 61,352 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 61,192 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 61,060 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 61,060 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 60,985 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 60,926 miles

Offside Front suspension strut top mount slight play

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 60,918 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 60,630 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 60,325 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 59,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 58,358 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 57,102 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2017 57,096 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2016 55,798 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 55,051 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 52,107 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 47,967 miles

both front tyres are cracked around sidewall to treaded area of tyre

Fail 22 Mar 2012 44,387 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 44,387 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 39,614 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 39,614 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 35,658 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2010 35,658 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 28,413 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 24,316 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Roadster?

Based on 33,271 MOT tests across 2,102 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
3,229
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 713
position lamp(s) not working 623
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 587
Stop lamp not working 538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
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AY04 DDF is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 55,275 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Roadster fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 713 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY04 DDF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was AY04 DDF registered?

AY04 DDF is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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