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BX04 VUK

2004 Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

66,436 mi
Last recorded66,436 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto60,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 VUK
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Roadster 80BHP Auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 66,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 66,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 65,623 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 65,621 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 64,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2054516 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 64,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2054516 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 63,671 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 61,808 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 59,163 miles

Rear Oil leak ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 20 Mar 2018 59,163 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Oil leak ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 10 Mar 2017 55,261 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 12 Mar 2016 53,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre is wearing more so on the outer edge.

oil leak around offside rear driveshaft inner seal area.

undertrays fitted obscuring the view to some of the underbody components.

Pass 13 Mar 2015 48,140 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sides rear axle corroded

engine sump corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2015 48,140 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sides rear axle corroded

engine sump corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2014 44,985 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 44,985 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 36,728 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Mar 2013 36,728 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2012 27,529 miles

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

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

front tyres cracking on outer edges.

wiper blades splitting at ends.

Pass 24 Feb 2011 19,361 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Plastic sill covers and under tray fittd!!

Pass 10 Mar 2010 9,545 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2009 9,008 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 8,600 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 7,776 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 7,340 miles

How Reliable is the Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto?

Based on 8,732 MOT tests across 531 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
3,525
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
531
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 201
position lamp(s) not working 166
Stop lamp not working 160
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 152
Direction indicator incorrect colour 149
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BX04 VUK is a 2004 Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2004 Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 60,350 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 Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX04 VUK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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BX04 VUK is a 2004 Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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