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RF04 AEC

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

146,217 mi
Last recorded146,217 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 146,217 miles

Coil spring corroded Nearside front and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 141,598 miles

Coil spring corroded all coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 137,834 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 137,834 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 135,807 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 134,101 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 131,819 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 128,817 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 126,031 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 117,539 miles

Nearside Front tyre has stepped tread

Fail 3 Aug 2017 117,539 miles

Nearside Front tyre has stepped tread

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 108,803 miles

Nearside Front tyre out of shape

Fail 1 Sep 2016 108,802 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front tyre out of shape

Pass 23 Sep 2015 101,503 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 101,503 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 96,642 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 96,642 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2013 87,767 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 83,414 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 73,936 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 73,936 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 63,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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)

offside front tyre slight cracking.

Pass 29 Sep 2009 53,516 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 31,665 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake near end of its working travel.

Fail 16 Apr 2008 31,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake near end of its working travel.

Pass 10 Apr 2007 12,896 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 AEC is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 RF04 AEC, 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 AEC is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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