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BX04 VVY

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,162 mi
Last recorded118,162 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 VVY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 118,162 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 118,033 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 117,584 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil sump is slightly corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2023 117,584 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil sump is slightly corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2022 117,573 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 117,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2019 115,859 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to front & rear brake pipes

imbalance on rear brakes 28%

Pass 2 Jun 2018 110,227 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced some segments inop in rear central stop lamp but less than 50% (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 109,148 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded back to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 107,493 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 107,493 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Fail 3 May 2014 102,102 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2014 102,102 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 95,421 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 95,421 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2012 82,987 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 68,597 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 58,320 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 58,319 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 47,947 miles

Slight play in n/s/front top strut bearing.

Pass 26 Mar 2008 38,687 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 38,687 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 32,000 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 31,927 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre slightly worn

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 VVY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BX04 VVY, 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 VVY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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