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DEX 175

2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

43,693 mi
Last recorded43,693 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)54,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEX 175
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 43,693 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side and near side corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 43,692 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side and near side corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 42,489 miles

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

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

fuel filler cap seal starting to crack/ perish

Fail 3 Sep 2024 42,489 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

fuel filler cap seal starting to crack/ perish

Pass 6 Sep 2023 41,666 miles

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

fuel filler cap seal starting to perish

Fail 24 Aug 2023 41,666 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken . fouling brake hose and wiring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

fuel filler cap seal starting to perish

Pass 7 Sep 2022 39,369 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Reverse lamp inop.

Pass 10 Sep 2021 38,372 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 38,372 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 38,021 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2019 36,552 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 34,400 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 32,816 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 32,816 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 31,363 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 31,363 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 31,071 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 31,071 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 29,512 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 29,512 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 29,013 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 28,209 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 26,567 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 25,626 miles

both front tyres slightly perrished

Pass 6 May 2009 24,287 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 21,942 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)?

Based on 44,118 MOT tests across 2,659 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
3,707
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,659
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 986
position lamp(s) not working 848
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 827
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 800
Stop lamp not working 785
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DEX 175 is a 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 54,690 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 80 Auto(rhd) fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DEX 175, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DEX 175 registered?

DEX 175 is a 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 30 September 2004.

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