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KV04 WFU

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

63,501 mi
Last recorded63,501 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV04 WFU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 63,501 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2026 63,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 63,227 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

offside rear arch liner missing

Fail 7 Aug 2025 63,227 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

offside rear arch liner missing

Pass 5 Aug 2024 62,041 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch liner missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear underside slightly corroded covered in underseal

Pass 10 Aug 2023 60,645 miles

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surface corrosion. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front NS windscreen washer Inop. (2 still working)

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure OSR wheel arch liner guard missing

Fail 9 Aug 2023 60,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surface corrosion. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front NS windscreen washer Inop. (2 still working)

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure OSR wheel arch liner guard missing

Pass 29 Jul 2022 60,511 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 60,508 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering system excessively rough A tight spot (pos a tight UJ) (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 59,236 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 56,754 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 56,754 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (track rod end looks the same as the bolt on ball joint and not a standard track rod end) (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 54,785 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 54,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 53,368 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 51,564 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 49,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded border line need changing a.s.a.p (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion has started under neath the car

oil pan is leaking

Pass 28 Apr 2011 46,809 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 46,809 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 41,165 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 41,165 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 6 May 2009 36,165 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 36,165 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 30,548 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 30,548 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2007 25,538 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 25,511 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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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KV04 WFU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 KV04 WFU, 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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KV04 WFU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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