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T121 BAM

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

59,954 mi
Last recorded59,954 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT121 BAM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 59,954 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside + offside rear axle brake pipes slightly corroded + slightly greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside + offside rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 59,594 miles

NT unable to inspect testable items due to covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material minor corrosion/ covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 59,276 miles

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

NT unable to inspect testable items due to covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material minor corrosion and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) minor play ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 58,913 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 58,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

temporary locking fuel cap fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2020 57,281 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 55,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 55,955 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 54,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 53,222 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 53,222 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 51,045 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 49,836 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 48,584 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 48,584 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 45,313 miles

all metal brake pipes have some corrosion

Fail 20 Jun 2013 45,313 miles

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

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

all metal brake pipes have some corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2012 41,386 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 37,185 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 33,124 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise front tyres cracked on edges

Pass 3 Jul 2009 29,771 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 25,443 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 20,372 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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T121 BAM is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 T121 BAM, 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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T121 BAM is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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