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BD04 ZXG

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,359 mi
Last recorded85,359 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 ZXG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 85,359 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 85,308 miles

Front Brake discs pitted

Nearside Rear Brake binding

Pass 8 Nov 2018 85,251 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge of tread splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coil springs rusty

front tyres perishing at edge of tread

Fail 8 Nov 2018 85,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge of tread splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coil springs rusty

front tyres perishing at edge of tread

Pass 8 Nov 2017 85,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 84,325 miles

All coil springs rusty

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 84,325 miles

All coil springs rusty

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 83,365 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 82,640 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 79,189 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 72,730 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 654,689 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 654,689 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 58,129 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 47,701 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 40,280 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 40,280 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 27,221 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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BD04 ZXG is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BD04 ZXG, 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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BD04 ZXG is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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