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CR54 RAE

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

116,674 mi
Last recorded116,674 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR54 RAE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 116,674 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 116,674 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 116,442 miles

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

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

vehicle has surface correction

Pass 26 Sep 2023 116,251 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured All (4.4.3 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 115,927 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension components as well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 115,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension components as well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 115,725 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips in Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2021 115,725 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips in Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 115,526 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 115,526 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pedal went to floor (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 114,978 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 111,749 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 111,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 104,027 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 104,026 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 95,346 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 88,694 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 88,694 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 83,412 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 79,387 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 67,125 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 59,162 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 52,705 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 42,609 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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CR54 RAE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CR54 RAE, 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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What year was CR54 RAE registered?

CR54 RAE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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