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BU54 SVT

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,543 mi
Last recorded99,543 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 SVT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 99,543 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 99,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened at rear mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened at rear mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 97,478 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 97,478 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 95,927 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 95,537 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 94,735 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 94,392 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing (4.4.3 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2017 93,043 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 93,043 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 87,875 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 87,875 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel advise brake chaque (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel advise brake chaque (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 87,488 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 79,781 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 77,231 miles

Advise front brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 5 Apr 2012 70,816 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Apr 2012 70,816 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2011 65,509 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 53,321 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 53,321 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 38,054 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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BU54 SVT is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BU54 SVT, 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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What year was BU54 SVT registered?

BU54 SVT is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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