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BX04 VVZ

2004 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

53,076 mi
Last recorded53,076 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)59,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 VVZ
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 53,076 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 50,566 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 50,566 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 48,776 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 48,776 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 46,530 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 43,818 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 41,400 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 38,403 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 38,368 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 34,566 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 32,357 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 26,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Aug 2015 26,953 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2014 24,830 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 23,701 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 22,568 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 20,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 20,665 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 18,901 miles

car is fitted with plastic skid pan unable to complete full inspection of some components

Fail 25 Jun 2010 18,901 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

both front discs heavily scored on the inside

car is fitted with plastic skid pan unable to complete full inspection of some components

Pass 3 Jul 2009 16,749 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 14,916 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 12,939 miles

o/s/f top shock mount slight play

Fail 19 Jun 2007 12,939 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f top shock mount slight play

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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BX04 VVZ is a 2004 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BX04 VVZ, 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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BX04 VVZ is a 2004 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 12 March 2004.

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