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EJ04 NUC

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,720 mi
Last recorded72,720 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 NUC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 72,720 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2025 72,720 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2025

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 72,450 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 72,153 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 72,153 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 72,147 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 71,313 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 66,366 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 66,366 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2018 57,939 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front rusty due to lack of use (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 44,160 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 29,289 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Apr 2015 24,815 miles

strong smell of fuel but no leaks present

Pass 4 Apr 2014 23,497 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 21,249 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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EJ04 NUC is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJ04 NUC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ04 NUC registered?

EJ04 NUC is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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