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FV04 RFY

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,207 mi
Last recorded74,207 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 RFY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 74,207 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 74,191 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 73,699 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2019 57,240 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2019 57,043 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 50,912 miles

o/s/r handbrake cable damaged on outer casing

o/s/r slight brake bind

Pass 29 Nov 2016 49,393 miles

All tyre valves perished.

Direction indicator slightly discoloured OSF and NSR (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured NSF and OSF (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 49,391 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Offside lower sill trim missing (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width Front plate small (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured NSF and OSF (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion at front disc surfaces. (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 47,040 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front nearside plus offside brake discs inner faces corroded and in poor condition

Pass 24 Jul 2014 45,322 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2014 45,322 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2013 44,243 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2012 42,502 miles

NSF Tyre Sidewall Starting to Perish

NSR Tyre Has Minor Cut to Outer Sidewall

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 42,500 miles

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

NSF Tyre Sidewall Starting to Perish

NSR Tyre Has Minor Cut to Outer Sidewall

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 39,240 miles

service light on

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

drivers door sticking

nearside headlamp dip beam slightly dim

offside front tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 24 Jun 2011 39,240 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

drivers door sticking

nearside headlamp dip beam slightly dim

offside front tyre sidewall cracking

service light on

Pass 7 Jun 2010 35,246 miles

all coil springs corroded

difficult to open drivers door from inside

Pass 29 May 2009 31,046 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil level low added 1.5 ltrs

slight damage o/s/f wheel rim & tyre sidewall

Pass 9 Jun 2008 26,077 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 21,600 miles

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

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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FV04 RFY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FV04 RFY, 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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FV04 RFY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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