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AY04 SWK

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

41,432 mi
Last recorded41,432 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 SWK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 41,432 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 39,029 miles

Front suspension light corrosion

Fail 4 Mar 2025 39,020 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front suspension light corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2024 37,694 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 37,481 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 36,693 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 34,922 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 34,528 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 33,664 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 33,664 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 32,193 miles

front brake pads 2/3 worn

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 3 May 2016 31,497 miles

Nearside Rear Side light out

Pass 22 Apr 2015 30,606 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 29,989 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 29,989 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 28,582 miles

o/s/f shocker top bush excess play

Fail 31 Mar 2012 28,572 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/f shocker top bush excess play

Pass 31 Mar 2011 27,252 miles

both front tyres have perished sidewalls advise replacement

Pass 1 Feb 2010 26,002 miles

unable to inspect chassis and underside of vehicle due to large plastic cover

Fail 3 Feb 2009 24,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 24,043 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 21,200 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 16,181 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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AY04 SWK is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AY04 SWK, 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 AY04 SWK registered?

AY04 SWK is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is AY04 SWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY04 SWK shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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