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T7 PFL

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,280 mi
Last recorded48,280 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT7 PFL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 48,280 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 48,280 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 46,901 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 45,469 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 43,129 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 41,002 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 39,914 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 38,344 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 38,344 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 35,811 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 33,288 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 30,521 miles

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

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

Nearside Front cracking / ageing

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

Offside Front cracking / ageing

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 30,521 miles

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

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

Nearside Front cracking / ageing

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

Offside Front cracking / ageing

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 28,276 miles

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

Offside Front tyre showing signs of ageing/cracking

Offside Rear tyre showing signs of ageing/cracking

Pass 31 Jul 2014 26,096 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre cracking outer edge

Offside front tyre cracking outer edge

Offside rear tyre cracking outer edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2013 24,003 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight cracking to both rear tyres

Pass 31 Jul 2012 20,830 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 20,830 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 19,296 miles

front brake discs pitted

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2007 17,371 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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T7 PFL is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T7 PFL, 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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T7 PFL is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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