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KO04 EFG

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,748 mi
Last recorded72,748 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO04 EFG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 72,748 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 72,507 miles

both front wiper blades smearing

n/s front tyre over 10 years old on 3m

o/s front tyre over 10 years old on 3.5m

Pass 13 Apr 2022 71,739 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to perish

Pass 9 Apr 2021 69,627 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 69,625 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 69,094 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 68,535 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 66,800 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 63,354 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 63,354 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 60,433 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016 60,418 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 53,685 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 53,674 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 51,114 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 49,866 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 43,109 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 35,737 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 30,582 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 26,148 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 20,057 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear brake noisy in operation

Fail 5 Nov 2008 20,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear brake noisy in operation

Pass 9 Aug 2007 11,738 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 11,738 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (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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KO04 EFG is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KO04 EFG, 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 KO04 EFG registered?

KO04 EFG is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 13 August 2004.

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