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WFO 199

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

88,325 mi
Last recorded88,325 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFO 199
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 88,325 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 84,580 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 84,568 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 84,494 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 83,905 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted all (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 83,905 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/f n/s/f o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted all (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 81,566 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 76,854 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted n/s/r o/s/r o/s/f (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 76,854 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Road wheel slightly distorted n/s/r o/s/r o/s/f (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 63,662 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

front drop links noisy

Fail 12 Oct 2017 63,662 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 60,808 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim o/s/r n/s/f o/s/f (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 60,808 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim o/s/r n/s/f o/s/f (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 55,781 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 51,198 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres uneven tread

o/s/r tyre uneven tread

Pass 10 Oct 2014 51,198 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres uneven tread

o/s/r tyre uneven tread

Pass 10 Oct 2013 45,368 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 45,368 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 38,247 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 31,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 28,286 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 20,430 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 20,349 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 13,543 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 9,542 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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WFO 199 is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WFO 199, 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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WFO 199 is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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