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BN54 UAW

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

70,696 mi
Last recorded70,696 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 UAW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 70,696 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge on both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both undersills corroded and rear floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2025 70,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge on both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both undersills corroded and rear floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 66,771 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 64,489 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 63,338 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 63,310 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at rear flange (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 62,497 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 62,486 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated Also Play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated Also Play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre (1.1.11 (c))

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring View

Pass 9 Jul 2019 55,862 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 54,979 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

steering slightly Ruth

Fail 16 Aug 2018 54,979 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

steering slightly Ruth

Pass 20 Jun 2017 52,603 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 72,658 miles

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)

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components

Pass 23 Oct 2014 70,518 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 67,010 miles

Advise Oil Leak (Engine Sump)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 64,481 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

discs pitted

Fail 25 Sep 2012 64,475 miles

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

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

discs pitted

Pass 13 Sep 2011 62,541 miles

all steel brakepipes slightly corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2010 59,854 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 59,854 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 49,936 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 49,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 37,034 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 24,023 miles

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

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

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

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

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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BN54 UAW is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BN54 UAW, 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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BN54 UAW is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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