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EU04 UFE

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Yellow Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

112,011 mi
Last recorded112,011 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU04 UFE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 112,011 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2024 111,869 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 107,626 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 107,626 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 106,915 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 106,212 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 106,202 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 102,569 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 102,569 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 10,070 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 10,006 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 92,529 miles

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

centre engine mount split but no excessive movement

cut in passenger rear tyre sidewall

front discs carroded

passenger headlamp lens damaged but not effecting pattern

Pass 11 Jun 2013 88,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge.

Fail 4 Jun 2013 88,328 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge.

Pass 12 May 2012 84,971 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 84,971 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 May 2011 73,065 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 61,891 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 61,890 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs corroded-indicators faded

Pass 22 Apr 2009 57,133 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 57,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 47,733 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 31,120 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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EU04 UFE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Yellow with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 EU04 UFE, 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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EU04 UFE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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