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BG04 ZBX

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,241 mi
Last recorded76,241 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 ZBX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 76,241 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 73,857 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 May 2019 73,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 71,555 miles

Oil leak ()

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 4 May 2017 70,133 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main run front to rear close to flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main run front to rear,close to flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 67,679 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 64,380 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 62,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 7 May 2014 62,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 61,703 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2012 59,047 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2011 50,727 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 39,684 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 29,419 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 23,631 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 19,006 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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BG04 ZBX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BG04 ZBX, 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 BG04 ZBX registered?

BG04 ZBX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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