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SV04 RVX

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

48,683 mi
Last recorded48,683 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV04 RVX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 48,683 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 48,624 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 48,576 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 48,488 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 48,029 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 47,644 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 47,642 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 47,511 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

plastic cover obscures brake pipes

Pass 20 Dec 2018 46,195 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 45,449 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 45,443 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 44,136 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 41,220 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 40,810 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 39,629 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2012 38,236 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 36,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn and corroded on inner faces

O/S/F top suspension mount has slight movement

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 35,093 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 33,190 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 11 Dec 2009 33,024 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 30,590 miles

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

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 rear tyres bald on edges,advise to replace tyres

Pass 3 Jan 2008 23,147 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 17,746 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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SV04 RVX 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 87%.

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 SV04 RVX, 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 SV04 RVX registered?

SV04 RVX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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