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SF04 FYX

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

87,829 mi
Last recorded87,829 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF04 FYX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 87,829 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 87,817 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 87,395 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 86,807 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 86,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 85,113 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 84,831 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 82,157 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 77,895 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 77,882 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 76,084 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 74,173 miles

fuel cap sealing washer perished and cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2014 68,560 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 64,939 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2012 63,670 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 62,832 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 62,805 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 55,316 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2010 55,316 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 50,556 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 44,113 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 44,113 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2007 37,864 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 37,864 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 FYX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 SF04 FYX, 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 FYX registered?

SF04 FYX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 16 April 2004.

Is SF04 FYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF04 FYX shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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