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SY04 EYG

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

70,165 mi
Last recorded70,165 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY04 EYG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 70,165 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 69,881 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 69,880 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 69,366 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 69,365 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2023 68,776 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 68,774 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 65,099 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened linkage "nut" (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2022 65,096 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened linkage "nut" (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 64,536 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Mar 2020 64,089 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2020 64,087 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened at the rear bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2019 63,602 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 62,091 miles

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 62,087 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 61,349 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 60,107 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 60,104 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 59,535 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes slightly corroded

offside front abs wire mounting bracket insecure

Pass 17 Dec 2012 54,158 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2011 45,092 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 38,576 miles

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

nearside front,offside front,and nearside rear tyres cracking round tread

offside front wheel bearing slight roughness

Fail 13 Dec 2010 38,450 miles

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

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

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

nearside front,offside front,and nearside rear tyres cracking round tread

offside front brake disc corroded

offside front wheel bearing slight roughness

Pass 21 Dec 2009 28,469 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres slightly cracked

Pass 15 May 2009 21,677 miles

all 4 tyres starting to perish

both rear ind. show white

very slight play at n/s/f struit top

Fail 15 May 2009 21,677 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all 4 tyres starting to perish

both rear ind. show white

very slight play at n/s/f struit top

Fail 14 Jun 2008 13,480 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 13,480 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 5,590 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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SY04 EYG is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 SY04 EYG, 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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SY04 EYG is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 2 June 2004.

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