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KT04 LBY

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

71,800 mi
Last recorded71,800 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT04 LBY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 71,800 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 71,796 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2025 70,895 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 70,055 miles

Nearside 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 70,044 miles

nearside rear shock absorber, lower bush starting to split

offside rear shock absorber, lower bush starting to split

Pass 1 Mar 2019 69,946 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 68,016 miles

front brake discs are in poor condition

offside front anti roll bar linkage has very slight play in a ball joint

offside front track rod end has very slight play

oil leak from engine/turbo area

Pass 13 Feb 2017 66,613 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 64,053 miles

slight play on offside front track rod end

surface corrosion on front brake pipes

Pass 13 Feb 2015 62,688 miles

very slight play in offside front anti roll bar link

very slight play in offside front steering rack joint

Pass 14 Feb 2014 60,663 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 57,351 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 55,308 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 55,306 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both front brake discs in very poor condition on inside

Pass 7 Feb 2011 52,852 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 47,470 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 47,467 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 41,023 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 34,131 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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KT04 LBY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KT04 LBY, 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 KT04 LBY registered?

KT04 LBY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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