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EX04 LXS

2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

118,783 mi
Last recorded118,783 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)54,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 LXS
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 118,783 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 118,432 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 117,862 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 115,238 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips across screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 113,445 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 113,442 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 107,302 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Nearside and offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 98,739 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 91,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 88,617 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Lower/center and nearside (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 85,583 miles

Covers under vehicle.

Pass 28 Nov 2014 84,216 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Nov 2013 74,673 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 74,673 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 63,336 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 52,635 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 41,506 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 41,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 36,246 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 32,195 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 20,752 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 19,226 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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EX04 LXS is a 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) 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 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 EX04 LXS, 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 EX04 LXS registered?

EX04 LXS is a 2004 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 22 April 2004.

Is EX04 LXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX04 LXS shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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