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BX04 VPP

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

137,797 mi
Last recorded137,797 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 VPP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 137,797 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 133,306 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 126,960 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 120,409 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 116,590 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 112,016 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 107,019 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 106,970 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both inner pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 97,763 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 91,584 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 85,962 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 81,840 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 77,123 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 71,250 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2012 65,258 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 59,219 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 53,707 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 48,929 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 25,332 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 25,089 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 5,671 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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BX04 VPP is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 BX04 VPP, 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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BX04 VPP is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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