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FV04 ZDG

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

57,378 mi
Last recorded57,378 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 57,378 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 57,031 miles

rear indicators faded

Pass 25 Feb 2021 55,810 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 55,188 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 54,351 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 54,350 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 53,775 miles

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

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

fuel filler cap seal slightly perished

surface split in o/s front tyre inner wall

Fail 9 May 2017 53,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

fuel filler cap seal slightly perished

surface split in o/s front tyre inner wall

Pass 31 Jul 2015 52,409 miles

Front brake discs corroded on edges

Offside Front tyre walls cracked

Rear tyres tread slightly low in centre

coil springs corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2015 52,400 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

front brake discs corroded on edges

offside front + both rear tyres cracked/perished

rear tyres tread low

Fail 13 Aug 2012 50,943 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

rear tyres approaching legal limit

Pass 13 Aug 2012 50,943 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

rear tyres approaching legal limit

Pass 17 Aug 2011 48,886 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

part of high level stop lamp inoperative

slight inbalance of rear brakes

Pass 27 Jul 2010 47,226 miles

air bag light on

Fail 27 Jul 2010 47,226 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

air bag light on

Pass 28 Jul 2009 44,804 miles

offside rear tyre slight wall damage

Pass 2 Jul 2008 41,657 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 31,793 miles

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 ZDG is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 ZDG, 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 ZDG is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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