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SW04 DFE

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

47,744 mi
Last recorded47,744 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW04 DFE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 47,744 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 46,881 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 45,490 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 45,490 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 45,488 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 45,487 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 45,283 miles

Coil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2013 45,255 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre balding on inner edge

Fail 24 Jul 2013 45,253 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre balding on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2011 45,191 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 28,218 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 36,560 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 26,605 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

underbodt coverd

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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SW04 DFE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SW04 DFE, 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 SW04 DFE registered?

SW04 DFE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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