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SC54 DNV

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

58,738 mi
Last recorded58,738 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC54 DNV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 58,738 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 58,606 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 58,536 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 58,534 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 58,348 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 58,348 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 58,116 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 58,019 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 57,870 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 57,868 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 57,559 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 57,458 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 56,935 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 56,295 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 52,991 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 49,577 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 46,042 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres nearly 10 years old and starting to crack and perish

oil leak from gearbox suspect input shaft seal

oil leak from o/s gearbox output shaft seal

Pass 26 Oct 2011 41,516 miles

o/s blade torn

Pass 20 Nov 2010 38,002 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 35,047 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 35,047 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 30,382 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 24,608 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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SC54 DNV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SC54 DNV, 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 SC54 DNV registered?

SC54 DNV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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