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AR04 BWJ

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

81,210 mi
Last recorded81,210 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 BWJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 81,210 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 81,162 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 May 2019 72,640 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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Pass 3 May 2018 66,599 miles

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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 26 Apr 2017 58,345 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 53,654 miles

Advise brake check.

Advise front brake pipes rusty.

Pass 8 Apr 2015 51,260 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 45,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 35,267 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 23,552 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 17,183 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 15,553 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 11,735 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 8,354 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 6,590 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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AR04 BWJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 48,548 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AR04 BWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AR04 BWJ registered?

AR04 BWJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 29 June 2004.

Is AR04 BWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR04 BWJ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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