2004 MCC Roadster 0.7L Petrol · KS04 AYW

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT status following a clean pass recorded on 8 July 2025, with no advisories or defects noted. Across the five recorded tests spanning late 2022 to mid-2025, only one failure appears, and that occurred on 18 November 2023 with no defects recorded against the result. A subsequent test two days later on 20 November 2023 returned a pass, also without defects. The record therefore shows a stable and consistent roadworthiness pattern over the most recent testing cycle, with no recurring advisories to suggest an unresolved mechanical trend. A two-day turnaround between the fail and pass does indicate the issue was rectified promptly, though the absence of recorded defect details means the precise cause cannot be determined from this data alone. The Smart Roadster has covered 143,761 miles over its 22-year life, equating to an average annual mileage of roughly 6,535 miles, which sits within typical parameters for a vehicle of this age. The MOT entries show test intervals of approximately nine months between late 2022 and late 2023, then roughly twelve months between late 2023 and August 2024, and approximately eleven months between August 2024 and July 2025. This cadence is consistent with standard annual testing. While the mileage itself is unremarkable, a vehicle of this vintage and accumulated mileage will inevitably show wear on consumable and structural components that an MOT does not necessarily capture between test intervals. Given the model's age and accumulated mileage, a prospective buyer should pay particular attention to corrosion of the chassis and load-bearing structures, as Smart Roadsters of this era are known to suffer from structural rust, particularly around the rear subframe and underbody seams. The braking system, including the discs, calipers, and flexible hoses, should be physically inspected for wear or seizure, especially given that the November 2023 failure cannot be analysed further from the record. Suspension components such as coil springs, shock absorbers, and bushes warrant close examination, alongside the condition of the drive belt, clutch actuation, and the turbocharger if fitted, none of which are assessed under standard MOT testing. A pre-purchase inspection by a specialist familiar with this model remains advisable. Buying score: 62, risk level: Medium. The MOT history is relatively clean with only one undocumented failure in late 2023, but the absence of advisories across five tests on a 22-year-old, high-mileage vehicle is unusual and may simply reflect that previous testers recorded little, rather than confirming comprehensive mechanical integrity.