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G8 KEF

2004 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,671 mi
Last recorded151,671 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)59,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 KEF
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 151,671 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2024 151,541 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 150,878 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 150,878 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 148,233 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 146,871 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 142,875 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 133,619 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 133,619 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 122,900 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 122,900 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 116,169 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 107,216 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 107,216 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 107,104 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 106,104 miles

Engine mountig has excessive movement.

Nearside front tyre very close to strut.

Pass 7 Sep 2010 104,371 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 102,327 miles

Nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 19 Sep 2008 83,018 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing thin

Fail 19 Sep 2008 83,018 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing thin

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 61,013 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 61,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Based on 16,874 MOT tests across 995 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
3,991
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
995
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 456
Stop lamp not working 339
position lamp(s) not working 331
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 299
Brake pipe excessively corroded 297
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G8 KEF is a 2004 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2004 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 59,871 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 Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G8 KEF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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G8 KEF is a 2004 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 29 September 2004.

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