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RV54 JFY

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

33,548 mi
Last recorded33,548 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 JFY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 33,548 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2025 31,698 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 30,192 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 28,224 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 26,279 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 25,805 miles

Advise all tyres perished

Fail 15 Apr 2021 25,805 miles

Advise all tyres perished

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 23,684 miles

All tyres Perished and cracking .

Pass 24 Nov 2018 21,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 18,834 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 18,087 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 17,369 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level stop light not working

Fail 26 Mar 2014 17,321 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level stop light not working

Pass 2 Aug 2012 14,491 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 12,997 miles

N/S/F Tyre has damage to sidewall no cordes exposed

N/S/R Tyre has damage to sidewall no cordes exposed

sill covers fitted

under body pan fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2010 11,060 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 8,693 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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RV54 JFY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RV54 JFY, 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 RV54 JFY registered?

RV54 JFY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 18 November 2004.

Is RV54 JFY safe to buy?

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