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BV04 XXW

2004 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,161 mi
Last recorded171,161 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)59,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 XXW
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 171,161 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under tray fitted under vehicle unable to see beeond them

Fail 18 Sep 2025 171,028 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm 205 45 16 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear oil leak engine

Pass 20 Sep 2024 162,687 miles

Corrosion Throughout Vehicle

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 162,687 miles

Drive belt excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Corrosion Throughout Vehicle

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 154,285 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 147,879 miles

Front 28% balance on axle 1

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on both sides two parts of them (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 145,785 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 144,482 miles

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 142,096 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 152,439 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 144,950 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded new on offside (2.4.C.1b)

smell of fuel inside on vehicle on leak ditectead

under vehicle coverd in plastic

Pass 31 Aug 2016 134,765 miles

Both front tyre's cracking but no visible cords

Pass 4 Sep 2015 123,064 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 112,595 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres cracked in tread

Pass 5 Sep 2013 103,707 miles

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

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)

Pass 11 May 2012 92,793 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 78,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front inner pads worn, fuel filler cap seal cracking,

Fail 7 May 2011 78,646 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front inner pads worn, fuel filler cap seal cracking,

Pass 7 Apr 2010 64,183 miles

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

O/side frobt tyre starting to crack.

Fail 7 Apr 2010 64,183 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

O/side frobt tyre starting to crack.

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

Fail 10 Apr 2009 53,207 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 53,207 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 44,621 miles

front discs inner face slightly corroded / pitted

Pass 29 Mar 2008 44,349 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 30,823 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)?

Based on 16,874 MOT tests across 995 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
3,991
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
995
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 456
Stop lamp not working 339
position lamp(s) not working 331
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 299
Brake pipe excessively corroded 297
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BV04 XXW is a 2004 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 59,871 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV04 XXW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BV04 XXW is a 2004 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 30 March 2004.

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