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BP04 JDJ

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,259 mi
Last recorded54,259 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 JDJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2025 54,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 53,439 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 52,761 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 51,900 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 51,799 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 50,242 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 47,325 miles

Engine oil sump corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive From turbo area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 45,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished in treads

Offside Front Tyre perished in treads

Pass 8 Jun 2016 42,978 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 41,485 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 40,097 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 39,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil sump pan corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2012 38,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2011 35,102 miles

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

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

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)

oil leak near turbo charger

Pass 8 Jun 2010 29,425 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 26,262 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 22,556 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 17,761 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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BP04 JDJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BP04 JDJ, 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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BP04 JDJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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