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GD04 VZT

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

119,027 mi
Last recorded119,027 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 VZT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 119,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 114,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 107,908 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 106,924 miles

Under panels fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2022 106,924 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Under panels fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2020 100,123 miles

Play in offside front shock absorber

Pass 13 Dec 2019 98,259 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 96,958 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted all (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 96,833 miles

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

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

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 83,530 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 75,457 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 67,270 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 59,203 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 52,374 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 43,926 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 31,348 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 24,600 miles

front number plate cracked

passenger interior door handle sticks

Pass 4 Sep 2009 21,635 miles

both rear tyres VERY low on tread

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2008
Pass 15 Aug 2007 14,645 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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GD04 VZT is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GD04 VZT, 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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GD04 VZT is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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