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BC04 MBY

2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,914 mi
Last recorded95,914 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)54,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 MBY
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 95,914 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 95,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 94,415 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 92,356 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 89,794 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 86,783 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 86,783 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 64 % offside slow reaction (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 86,512 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 86,490 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 83,382 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 83,303 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 50% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 80,270 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 77,420 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 77,401 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle parking brake on rear axle (76%) (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 72,916 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 72,916 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 68,267 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 68,267 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 63,542 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 57,536 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 57,532 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 49,250 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 44,320 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 37,214 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 33,122 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 26,568 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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BC04 MBY is a 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BC04 MBY, 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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BC04 MBY is a 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 16 August 2004.

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