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T55 ESP

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,824 mi
Last recorded104,824 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT55 ESP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 104,824 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

wiring/SAM unit loose around pedals

Pass 8 Apr 2024 102,412 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 100,597 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 99,995 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 98,552 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 98,535 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2020 97,512 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2020 97,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 95,988 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 95,982 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2017 95,486 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts / offside rear / front - rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak sump bung washer ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 May 2016 93,907 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 10 May 2016 93,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 89,290 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

handbrake mechanism catches rubber water hose when operated

Pass 19 Mar 2014 87,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2014 87,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2013 84,445 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 81,077 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 75,840 miles

advise n/s/f inner disc face rusty

Pass 23 Mar 2010 70,460 miles

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

advise o/s/f side lamp / indicator lens damaged

Fail 23 Mar 2010 70,431 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

advise o/s/f side lamp / indicator lens damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2009 58,276 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 40,910 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 22,594 miles

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)

all underside of vechicle covered with plastic panels

both rear tyres and nearside front tyre are starting to crack in tread

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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T55 ESP is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T55 ESP, 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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T55 ESP is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 2 April 2004.

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