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RJ54 NZD

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,934 mi
Last recorded69,934 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ54 NZD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 69,934 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 67,947 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 67,918 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 67,918 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 67,902 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 67,730 miles

O/S/F Inner brake pad warn.

O/S/R Brake binding.

O/S/R Tyre perished.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Fail 7 Aug 2020 67,712 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

O/S/F Inner brake pad warn.

O/S/R Brake binding.

O/S/R Tyre perished.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 4 Jul 2019 67,584 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 67,582 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 67,435 miles

Both rear road wheels damaged/buckled.

Front coil springs corroded.

Horn faulty.

N/S/F Road wheel damaged.

Rear coil springs corroded.

Rear exhaust silencer flap insecure.

Rear tyres perished, split and in poor condition.

Rear tyres worn.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 28 Jul 2017 67,113 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Tyres wearing out of shape inner edge

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 66,581 miles

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

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged both (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

both rear tyres perished and split

full plastic under trays/covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 19 Jul 2016 66,566 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged both (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

both rear tyres perished and split

full plastic under trays/covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 24 Jul 2015 66,401 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 65,572 miles

uder vehicle inspection limited due to covers

Fail 27 Jun 2014 65,506 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

n/s front inner road wheel damaged

under vehicle inspection limited due to covers fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2013 64,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2013 64,151 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2012 61,463 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2012 61,463 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 58,522 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 52,077 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 43,725 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 43,702 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 33,353 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 28,050 miles

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

cut in offside rear tyre sidewall

Fail 25 Oct 2007 28,050 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

cut in offside rear tyre sidewall

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

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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RJ54 NZD is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RJ54 NZD, 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 RJ54 NZD registered?

RJ54 NZD is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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