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FV04 RHY

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Yellow Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

112,800 mi
Last recorded112,800 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 RHY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 112,800 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides lower part of shocks on front hubs (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play ball joint on rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 112,787 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides lower part of shocks on front hubs (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play ball joint on rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 112,276 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 112,276 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 110,447 miles

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Various underbody surface corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2020 109,263 miles

Suspension components corroded

Pass 8 May 2019 107,926 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 105,866 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 3 May 2017 103,831 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 3 May 2017 103,831 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Apr 2016 102,222 miles

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 21 Apr 2015 99,542 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 99,542 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 97,094 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2013 91,072 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 91,072 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2012 88,039 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 82,394 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 82,394 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 May 2010 72,101 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 60,776 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 60,776 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 42,237 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 24,938 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 24,938 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 RHY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Yellow with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RHY, 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 FV04 RHY registered?

FV04 RHY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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