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KO04 EHV

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

67,320 mi
Last recorded67,320 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 67,320 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 66,815 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 66,539 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 66,124 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 651,755 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 65,156 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 64,595 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 63,522 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 62,612 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 61,338 miles

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

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

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2015 39,136 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 52,926 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 52,926 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 46,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 41,588 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

left and right output seals leaking

Fail 24 Sep 2012 41,588 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

left and right output seals leaking

Pass 11 Oct 2011 34,951 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/r brake hose chafed by hose clip fitted to chargecooler no cording visible at time of test and hose clip bent to prevent further damage

Fail 11 Oct 2011 34,951 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/r brake hose chafed by hose clip fitted to chargecooler no cording visible at time of test and hose clip bent to prevent further damage

Pass 28 Oct 2010 28,720 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 23,087 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 22,113 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 20,604 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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KO04 EHV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 EHV, 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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KO04 EHV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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