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BJ04 YRN

2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

64,073 mi
Last recorded64,073 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)54,690 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 YRN
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 64,073 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 61,911 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 58,894 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 51,964 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 50,638 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 44,935 miles

Both front tyres perished

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 44,934 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Both front tyres perished

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 44,538 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside front (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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)

Windscreen outside zone A lightly scored

Fail 9 Mar 2017 44,538 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside front (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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)

Windscreen outside zone A lightly scored

Pass 11 Feb 2016 43,908 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

OUTER SILL COVERS AND UNDER BODY TRAYS FITTED

Fail 9 Feb 2016 43,906 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

OUTER SILL COVERS AND UNDER BODY TRAYS FITTED

Pass 20 Mar 2015 39,177 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 34,178 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 25,587 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 25,587 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 16,572 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 13,028 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 12,700 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 10,115 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 8,783 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 8,783 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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BJ04 YRN is a 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BJ04 YRN, 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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BJ04 YRN is a 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 31 March 2004.

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