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YC54 HJG

2004 Smart Roadster Light Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

77,637 mi
Last recorded77,637 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart Roadster Light Auto67,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 HJG
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster Light Auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 77,637 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 77,637 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 76,397 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracked but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords at the time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 76,397 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracked but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords at the time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 75,838 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 73,487 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 72,511 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 71,633 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 71,279 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded.

offside front wiper blade splitting.

rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured.

Pass 10 Jul 2014 64,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres are of a different speed rating to rear. (Front V Rear H)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2013 56,444 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre deteriorated

o/s/f tyre deteriorated

Fail 10 Jul 2013 56,444 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2012 46,245 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 40,611 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 36,130 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 30,802 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 26,274 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster Light Auto?

Based on 2,183 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
4,206
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 82
position lamp(s) not working 54
Registration plate lamp not working 50
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
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YC54 HJG is a 2004 Smart Roadster Light Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2004 Smart Roadster Light Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 67,782 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Roadster Light Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC54 HJG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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YC54 HJG is a 2004 Smart Roadster Light Auto, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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