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G17 TTW

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

55,527 mi
Last recorded55,527 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG17 TTW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 55,527 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2026 55,480 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2025 53,753 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 51,800 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 48,575 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 47,095 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 46,724 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Sep 2015 44,826 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 44,782 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 43,564 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 43,564 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine mangement light on

Fail 8 Feb 2013 43,564 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine managemenat light on

Pass 30 Sep 2011 36,272 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 34,648 miles

offside front headlamp image distorted slightly

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 17 Dec 2008 26,156 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 17,278 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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G17 TTW is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 G17 TTW, 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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G17 TTW is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 9 November 2004.

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