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KN04 RVW

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

30,314 mi
Last recorded30,314 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN04 RVW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 30,314 miles

knocking on acceleration

nearside rear parking brake only just met required efficiency

Fail 17 Jul 2025 30,314 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

knocking on acceleration

nearside rear parking brake only just met required efficiency

Pass 25 Jun 2024 29,214 miles

Rear plastic housing / box stuck between engine and body of car

hand brake lever near end of travel

parking brake only just met required efficiency near side rear

Fail 13 Jun 2024 29,186 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear plastic housing / box stuck between engine and body of car

Pass 24 May 2023 25,071 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2023 25,071 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 23,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 18,263 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 18,263 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 16,005 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 13,104 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 13,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front TOP MOUNT SLIGHT MOVEMENT

Pass 8 Jul 2017 12,563 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 11,967 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 9,280 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 9,280 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45/16 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front nail and tyre slightly mis-shaped

Pass 4 Sep 2014

Both front stub axles are rusty

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2010 46,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine sump pan corroded

plastic sill covers & floor covers fitted not allowing full veiw to all testable areas

Pass 16 Sep 2009 36,136 miles

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

front bay cover & floorpan cover fitted,not allowing full view of all component areas.

Fail 15 Sep 2009 36,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front bay cover & floorpan cover fitted,not allowing full view of all component areas.

Fail 17 Sep 2008 30,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

front cover, undertray & sill covers fitted, not allowing full view of all component areas.

Pass 17 Sep 2008 30,396 miles

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

front cover, undertray & sill covers fitted, not allowing full view of all component areas.

Pass 14 Sep 2007 22,959 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 22,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 17,219 miles

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

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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KN04 RVW is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 KN04 RVW, 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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KN04 RVW is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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