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FD54 OWA

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

87,553 mi
Last recorded87,553 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 OWA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 87,553 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 84,238 miles

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

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

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

engine sump corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2024 81,715 miles

Engine sump corroded

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 75,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 67,553 miles

advise under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 18 Oct 2021 55,956 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 46,258 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 35,073 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 23,441 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 17,614 miles

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

Rear tyres starting to wear out of shape

engine cover / undertray

Fail 10 May 2017 17,614 miles

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

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

Rear tyres starting to wear out of shape

engine cover / undertray

Pass 16 May 2016 9,953 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 6,066 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 6,066 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 5,729 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 4,953 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 4,645 miles

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

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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FD54 OWA is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FD54 OWA, 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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What year was FD54 OWA registered?

FD54 OWA is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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