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RY04 GYJ

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,271 mi
Last recorded39,271 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY04 GYJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2026 39,271 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 37,319 miles

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

Nearside Front shock slightly worn

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 34,988 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 32,939 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 31,074 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 29,172 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 27,593 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 4 Jul 2019 26,156 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 24,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Jul 2017 21,957 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged tyre (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged tyre (4.1.D.1e)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Jul 2016 19,749 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 16,556 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 14,473 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 13,448 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 9,096 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 8,666 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 7,622 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 6,901 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 5,691 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 4,810 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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RY04 GYJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RY04 GYJ, 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 RY04 GYJ registered?

RY04 GYJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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