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ET04 VLB

2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,192 mi
Last recorded99,192 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)54,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 VLB
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 99,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2026 99,086 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 85,936 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 71,816 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 60,787 miles

fuel cap seal deteriorated/cracked

Pass 4 Oct 2018 50,414 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 40,687 miles

fuel cap seal poor condition

Pass 23 Sep 2016 35,705 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 31,691 miles

Centre stop light inop

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 22 Sep 2014 28,493 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal deteriating

offside rear inside edge inner wall slight marked no cords exposed

Pass 24 Sep 2013 25,611 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 23,938 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 23,938 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 22,764 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 20,177 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 17,476 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 17,476 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs worn

Pass 30 Jul 2008 14,345 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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ET04 VLB is a 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ET04 VLB, 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 ET04 VLB registered?

ET04 VLB is a 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 29 July 2004.

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