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YF04 XVH

2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

18,342 mi
Last recorded18,342 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)54,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 XVH
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 18,342 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 18,094 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 17,975 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 17,963 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jun 2012 17,792 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

air bag light on

front brake discs corroded.

front wiper blades poor.

Pass 15 Apr 2011 17,455 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 17,455 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 16,806 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 16,010 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 14,624 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 10,043 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)?

Based on 44,118 MOT tests across 2,659 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
3,707
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,659
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 986
position lamp(s) not working 848
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 827
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 800
Stop lamp not working 785
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YF04 XVH is a 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 54,690 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YF04 XVH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YF04 XVH registered?

YF04 XVH is a 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 19 May 2004.

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The MOT history for YF04 XVH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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