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KO04 WZW

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

89,995 mi
Last recorded89,995 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO04 WZW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 89,995 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted offside and nearside inner bead rims of alloy wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted offside and nearside inner bead rims of alloy wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 88,285 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 87,549 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside steel brake pipes to flexi hoses corroded and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 87,448 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement mounting on engine (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged pick-up ring on driveshaft broken (1.6 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside steel brake pipes to flexi hoses corroded and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 86,295 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside steel brake pipes to flexi hoses corroded and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner tread area of tyre worn out of shape

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam central mounting bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside pressed steel arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 83,422 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess split has some movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fuel cap sealing device/washer deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

tail pipe has covers inside one had to be removed to carry out emissions test

Pass 4 Aug 2017 76,677 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 65,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 59,159 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 52,116 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 52,116 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 46,567 miles

slight distortion on road wheels

Fail 19 Jul 2013 46,567 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

slight distortion on road wheels

Fail 24 Jul 2012 42,267 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2012 42,267 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2011 37,319 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 32,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

access to testable items restricted due to covers

Fail 23 Jul 2010 32,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

access to testable items restricted due to covers

Pass 16 Jul 2009 27,334 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 23,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 23,266 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 15,987 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 15,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

slight buckle in nearside rear roadwheel

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 WZW is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WZW, 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 WZW is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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