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BV04 YBJ

2004 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)

Grey Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

154,714 mi
Last recorded154,714 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)59,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 YBJ
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 154,714 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Side to side pipe corroded in support clips. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 145,884 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Side to side pipe corroded in 2 places (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 134,024 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Lower Multi lamp lens broken, all lamps ok at time of test.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Side to side pipe above rear axle corroded , not excessive at time of test (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 122,682 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 114,573 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 111,151 miles

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

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

under covers fitted restricting view of some testable items

Pass 7 Oct 2019 110,640 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 109,527 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2018 109,527 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2017 108,292 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2016 106,935 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2015 105,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 103,088 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 98,719 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 98,719 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 89,188 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 80,399 miles

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

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 7 Jun 2010 65,752 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 55,105 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 55,105 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 54,734 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2008 51,765 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 51,653 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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 YBJ is a 2004 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) in Grey with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YBJ, 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 YBJ is a 2004 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 18 May 2004.

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