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RF04 ABN

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,331 mi
Last recorded59,331 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF04 ABN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 59,331 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 57,696 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 53,521 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 52,332 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 50,992 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 50,087 miles

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

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 13 Apr 2012 48,890 miles

All Four coil springs corroded

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 48,890 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

All Four coil springs corroded

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 44,322 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel cap seal perished but still sealing

Pass 15 Apr 2010 37,457 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 37,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 32,453 miles

Adv, Full brake inspection, n/s/r tyre outer wall worn, Plastic covers over outer sills/brakes/steering.

Pass 23 May 2008 27,473 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 24,857 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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RF04 ABN is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RF04 ABN, 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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RF04 ABN is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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