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F14 DRE

2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

79,813 mi
Last recorded79,813 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)54,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF14 DRE
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 79,813 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 76,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt attached to track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt attached to track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 66,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 59,702 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 55,118 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 53,567 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 53,121 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 53,121 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 52,284 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 52,284 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 52,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 50,860 miles

Rear Handbrake just on limit

Rear imbalance on limit

Fail 6 Apr 2016 50,860 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Handbrake just on limit

Rear imbalance on limit

Pass 12 Apr 2015 49,142 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 49,136 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2014 47,553 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 46,869 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 45,269 miles

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

Rear brakes need attension

Pass 29 Jun 2010 44,711 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded but not considered week at the time of test

full under body protection kit fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 26 Jun 2010 44,687 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

front brake discs worn and corroded but not considered week at the time of test

full under body protection kit fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 24 Jun 2009 35,278 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 21,596 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 18,290 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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F14 DRE is a 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 F14 DRE, 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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F14 DRE is a 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 25 June 2004.

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