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RF04 FXP

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

96,632 mi
Last recorded96,632 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 96,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 95,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 95,339 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 94,589 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 94,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 91,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 89,413 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 89,373 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 88,506 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 88,506 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 87,054 miles

Nearside Front tyre low tread inner edge 3mm

Pass 20 Jan 2017 84,731 miles

Front windscreen wiper motor does not switch off

Fuel cap seal perishing

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak Engine sump rusty

Fail 20 Jan 2017 84,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front windscreen wiper motor does not switch off

Fuel cap seal perishing

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak Engine sump rusty

Pass 18 Jan 2016 76,916 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sump corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2016 76,916 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sump corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2015 73,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2015 73,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2014 69,119 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 69,119 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 57,685 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 45,161 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 31,310 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 21,600 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 17,778 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 12,908 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 8,543 miles

bulbs not all working on lower centre brake light

upper centre brake light not working

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 FXP 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 FXP, 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 FXP registered?

RF04 FXP is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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