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RF04 FVX

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

87,030 mi
Last recorded87,030 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF04 FVX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 87,030 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 84,361 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 83,272 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 83,272 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 81,039 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 78,909 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 78,909 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Securing bolt insecure (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 77,521 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 76,084 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 72,766 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 69,901 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 63,436 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 60,951 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 59,455 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 58,207 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 56,954 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 56,954 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 54,928 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 52,629 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 50,165 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 46,060 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 37,213 miles

Advise nsf tyre perrised in tread area

Advise osf tyre perrished in tread area

Advise parking brake lever slightly loose at pivet point in need of attention asap

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

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

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 FVX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FVX, 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 RF04 FVX registered?

RF04 FVX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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