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WG04 VCN

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

93,017 mi
Last recorded93,017 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG04 VCN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 93,017 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2025 92,143 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 91,330 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 90,745 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 86,533 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 86,533 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 84,364 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 83,615 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 74,502 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 62,273 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 50,933 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 41,139 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 41,125 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 39,468 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 35,608 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 30,269 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 25,455 miles

underside of vehicle covered with trim unable to examine

Pass 28 May 2009 21,000 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 20,587 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2008 14,495 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

sills covered with plastic trim unable to check

underside covered with plastic trim unable to check

Pass 4 May 2007 10,279 miles

all under body covered with plastic cover

Pass 3 Oct 2006 8,041 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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WG04 VCN is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WG04 VCN, 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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WG04 VCN is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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