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BJ54 JFK

2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

69,293 mi
Last recorded69,293 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)54,690 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 JFK
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 69,293 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2025 69,293 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 27 May 2025 69,289 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 66,859 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 66,766 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 66,766 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 66,101 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 65,702 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 63,956 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 62,624 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2019 62,624 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracking due to age outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated to hub (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 60,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated to hub (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 56,518 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 56,518 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords as marked (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 52,841 miles

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

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

tyre size 185/55/15

Fail 3 Aug 2016 52,841 miles

Offside Front Upper coil spring broken as marked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

tyre size 185/55/15

Pass 13 Aug 2015 50,207 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 50,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 47,901 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 46,169 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 46,168 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside wiper deteriorating. smearing screen

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 42,247 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 42,247 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 32,187 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 29,506 miles

front tyres starting to crack on outer shoulders

Fail 18 Aug 2009 29,505 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front discs worn slightly

front tyres starting to crack on outer shoulders

Pass 26 Aug 2008 26,042 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 16,873 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2007 16,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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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BJ54 JFK is a 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 BJ54 JFK, 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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BJ54 JFK is a 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 27 September 2004.

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