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MT04 NHP

2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

22,951 mi
Last recorded22,951 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)54,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT04 NHP
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 22,951 miles

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

unable to open boot fully which is access to engine compartment due to boot rack

Fail 18 Sep 2025 22,951 miles

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

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

unable to open boot fully which is access to engine compartment due to boot rack

Pass 20 Sep 2024 22,719 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 22,355 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 21,955 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 21,714 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 21,709 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 21,406 miles

Full length under-trays fitted

Pass 17 May 2018 21,159 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 14 May 2018 21,157 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 7 Apr 2017 20,856 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 7 Apr 2017 20,856 miles

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 21 Sep 2015 20,828 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 20,388 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 18,850 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 18,850 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 17,995 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 16,052 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 13,653 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 13,644 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

o/s/f coil spring rubbing against inner tyre wall.

Pass 14 Jun 2007 9,887 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)?

Based on 44,118 MOT tests across 2,659 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
3,707
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,659
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 986
position lamp(s) not working 848
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 827
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 800
Stop lamp not working 785
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MT04 NHP is a 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 54,690 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MT04 NHP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MT04 NHP is a 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 23 July 2004.

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