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BL04 EKX

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

93,552 mi
Last recorded93,552 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 EKX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 93,552 miles

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 May 2026 93,546 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2025 88,725 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides showing deep cracks to the outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides showing cracking on the inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 84,654 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 84,610 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to severe exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases possibly rear silencer blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front metal brake pipe showing corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2023 81,053 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 81,052 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 79,876 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 79,201 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 75,015 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 74,267 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured bulb faded (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2015 74,121 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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Fail 11 May 2015 74,119 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 70,044 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

catalyst casing cracked

exhaust manifold cracked

front brake discs corroded/worn

Fail 11 Jul 2014 69,923 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

catalyst casing cracked

exhaust manifold cracked

front brake discs corroded/worn

Pass 15 Jul 2013 65,432 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

catalyst casing cracked

front brake discs slightly corroded

fuel cap seal slightly split

Pass 16 Jul 2012 59,476 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both front tyres cracked and perished

Fail 16 Jul 2012 59,476 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both front tyres cracked and perished

Pass 8 Jul 2011 52,383 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 52,383 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 44,578 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 33,167 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 30,441 miles

front brake discs corroded

both rear shock lower bushes starting to debond

front tyres startin g to crack/split

n/s headlamp aim was too high-ok now adjusted

slight oil leaqk from turbo pipe

sloght kink in o/s/r suspension arm

Pass 20 Jun 2007 26,707 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 26,707 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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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BL04 EKX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BL04 EKX, 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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BL04 EKX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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