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AP04 FXD

2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

40,535 mi
Last recorded40,535 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet48,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 FXD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 40,535 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 38,689 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 37,260 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 35,184 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 35,145 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 32,196 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play DROP LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 29,215 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 26,759 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 24,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 24,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks positive bare cable hanging in passengers footwell (4.11 (c) (iii))

Pass 16 May 2017 24,353 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 24,324 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 23,900 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 23,875 miles

Cracks in both front tyre sidewalls (Advise change)

Pass 2 May 2013 23,451 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 23,451 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 23,073 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 20,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

nearside / offside front brake discs corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2011 20,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside / offside front brake discs corroded

Pass 4 May 2010 16,948 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 May 2009 14,217 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 10,505 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 8,974 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet reliability report

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AP04 FXD is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 48,730 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP04 FXD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was AP04 FXD registered?

AP04 FXD is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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