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SFZ 5946

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,361 mi
Last recorded68,361 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFZ 5946
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 68,361 miles

Some under vehicle items not checked due to under shields fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2024 66,369 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2024 66,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 63,878 miles

Both sides rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Front brake discs show wear & corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2022 61,557 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (i))

General underbody and suspension light corrosion

Nearside Rear 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 14 Aug 2021 60,822 miles

Both sides rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 13 Aug 2021 60,822 miles

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

Both sides rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 25 Jun 2020 59,538 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 56,775 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 53,045 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 49,853 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 49,849 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 49,828 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 42,226 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 42,225 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

NSR ABS ring fractured

Pass 21 Oct 2010 41,051 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 41,051 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 39,022 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 37,184 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 32,578 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 32,578 miles

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

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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SFZ 5946 is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SFZ 5946, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SFZ 5946 registered?

SFZ 5946 is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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