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X14 PUG

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,668 mi
Last recorded47,668 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX14 PUG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 47,668 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 47,424 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened on all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened On all rear components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 46,858 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 46,680 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 46,274 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 45,371 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 45,067 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 44,753 miles

All four tyres extremely perished and cracking in tread & side walls

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Sep 2018 44,751 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

All four tyres extremely perished and cracking in tread & side walls

Pass 6 Sep 2017 44,469 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

under body covers fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2017 44,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2016 44,284 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 44,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 43,910 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 43,295 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 43,293 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 42,284 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 42,284 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 41,348 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 38,656 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake discs pitting on inside faces

n/s rear tyre has small cut to inside wall however not down to cord

Pass 18 Dec 2010 36,212 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s headlamp aim on lower limit

plastic undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Pass 19 Jan 2010 33,580 miles

front to rear plastic undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 18 Jan 2010 33,564 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front to rear plastic undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 16 Feb 2009 30,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front brake pads low

Pass 16 Feb 2009 30,093 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 4 Feb 2008 24,219 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 17,788 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 17,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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X14 PUG is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 X14 PUG, 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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X14 PUG is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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