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KO04 EHZ

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,877 mi
Last recorded102,877 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 102,877 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 101,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished on inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished on inner sidewall and in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Adjacent to flei hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 101,025 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished on inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished on inner sidewall and in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Adjacent to flei hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 100,462 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front metal brake pipes corroded in arch area and rear pipes corroded adjacent to the flexi hoses both before and after. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing several splits around inner sidewall and some perishing in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 100,451 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Joint mounted to hub assembly. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Exciter ring broken. (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Joint mounted to hub assembly. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front metal brake pipes corroded in arch area and rear pipes corroded adjacent to the flexi hoses both before and after. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing several splits around inner sidewall and some perishing in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 97,674 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2020 97,674 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 95,767 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 95,753 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

all shock absorber and springs corroded

no oil on dipstick. engine misfireing

Pass 10 Oct 2017 91,353 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 82,897 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 75,349 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres 1855515 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 75,349 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres 1855515 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 69,028 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 62,295 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 55,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2011 49,868 miles

Offside & nearside rear shock absorbers lower bushes de-bonding

Plastic sill covers & floor pans fitted

Rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 6 Oct 2011 49,841 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside & nearside rear shock absorbers lower bushes de-bonding

Plastic sill covers & floor pans fitted

Rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 12 Oct 2010 45,335 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 45,319 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

nearside rear baring not checked due to restricted free movment in wheel

Pass 8 Oct 2009 42,208 miles

offside front outter brake pad is breaking up

Pass 10 Oct 2008 37,258 miles

both front and rear tyres starting to crack on edge of tread

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Aug 2008 37,095 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

both frount tyres cracking

Pass 13 Jul 2007 27,957 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 EHZ 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 66.7%.

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

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