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SF54 RFL

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,151 mi
Last recorded101,151 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF54 RFL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 101,151 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 100,433 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 99,818 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 99,818 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 99,328 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 96,143 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under the car slightly brake pipe coil spring suspension are corroded .

Pass 18 Sep 2020 95,075 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 95,075 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 92,362 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 90,308 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 90,308 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 89,248 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 87,738 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 86,719 miles

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 16 Mar 2015 81,701 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 75,963 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 67,365 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 2 Mar 2013 67,365 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 57,377 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2011 45,631 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 35,939 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 34,632 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 33,803 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 33,251 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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SF54 RFL is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SF54 RFL, 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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SF54 RFL is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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