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FC04 VCT

2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

172,883 mi
Last recorded172,883 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)54,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 VCT
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 172,883 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2025 172,864 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 159,252 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

movement at top of steering column

Fail 19 Nov 2024 158,875 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

movement at top of steering column

Pass 31 Oct 2023 147,019 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 132,226 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear on both sides of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 117,385 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 117,337 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 104,759 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 82,857 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 82,856 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 79,176 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2018 79,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 74,628 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 71,296 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 66,097 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 60,050 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 55,453 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 50,140 miles

1x hi-level stop light bulbs inop

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre getting low on tread, offside rear worn to limit

Some brake pipe corrosion, some previously greased, presume corrosion

Track rod ends rubbers begining to split

Unable to readily view all brakes for wear

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2011 43,548 miles

1x hi-level stop lamp bulb inop

Nearside front lower lamp lens cracked

Offside wiper blade split at ends, nearside judders

Some brake pipes 'pitting'

Unable to view some areas (due to panelling etc.)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 37,762 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 30,943 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 23,995 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 18,248 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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FC04 VCT is a 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 FC04 VCT, 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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FC04 VCT is a 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 25 March 2004.

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