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SF04 FXS

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,705 mi
Last recorded79,705 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF04 FXS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2019 79,705 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2018 79,620 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2017 79,537 miles

engine mount some play

Pass 7 Jan 2015 76,836 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres wearing/worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Jan 2014 70,470 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 64,068 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Feb 2012 57,701 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 57,701 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 51,190 miles

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

front registration plate is cracked but secure

Fail 28 Jan 2011 51,190 miles

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

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

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

front registration plate is cracked but secure

Pass 18 Feb 2010 47,055 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)

both front wiper blades are split but still clear screen

petrol cap seal is showing signs of perishing

Fail 18 Feb 2010 47,055 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

both front wiper blades are split but still clear screen

petrol cap seal is showing signs of perishing

Pass 18 Feb 2009 40,214 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Feb 2009 40,214 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 30,588 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 18,104 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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SF04 FXS is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SF04 FXS, 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 SF04 FXS registered?

SF04 FXS is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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