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AU04 EGC

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,433 mi
Last recorded71,433 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 EGC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 71,433 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 70,746 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 70,746 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 66,219 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f + o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 65,825 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f + o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2019 60,756 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 60,756 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 56,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under floor covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Jun 2018 56,086 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under floor covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 May 2017 48,355 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 13 May 2016 39,150 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 39,150 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 34,800 miles

both front tyres have perished/cracked sidewalls

Fail 27 Apr 2015 34,800 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres have perished/cracked sidewalls

Pass 30 Apr 2014 32,717 miles

both front tyres deteriorated

Fail 28 Apr 2014 32,705 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2013 30,266 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 30,266 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2012 27,449 miles

windscreen has some light scratching

Fail 30 Apr 2012 27,449 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

windscreen has some light scratching

Fail 27 Apr 2011 25,901 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 25,901 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 24,021 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 24,021 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2009 22,190 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 22,190 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2008 18,534 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 14,815 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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AU04 EGC is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AU04 EGC, 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.

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AU04 EGC is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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