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BG04 ZCL

2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

74,830 mi
Last recorded74,830 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)54,690 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 ZCL
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 74,830 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2026 74,825 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged x2 perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 May 2025 70,748 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 May 2024 67,436 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 65,481 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 63,851 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 62,272 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 61,284 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 60,100 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 58,358 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 56,683 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 55,170 miles

Both front tyres have perished and started to crack.

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

Pass 20 May 2015 53,985 miles

Cut in NSR tyre, not through to cords

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2014 52,706 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 51,406 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 1 May 2012 49,898 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 47,722 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 42,439 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 39,769 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 36,682 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 29,124 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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BG04 ZCL is a 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 BG04 ZCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG04 ZCL registered?

BG04 ZCL is a 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 18 May 2004.

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