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BL04 MYM

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

97,852 mi
Last recorded97,852 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 97,852 miles

Lower body components corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2021 97,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Lower body components corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 92,958 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front suspension top mount considerably worn

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 85,008 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 85,008 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 77,152 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 77,152 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 73,777 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 73,777 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 67,298 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 67,298 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 60,920 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 60,920 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 55,729 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 55,729 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 48,685 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 48,667 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 46,871 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 46,728 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 46,269 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 45,434 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 36,663 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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BL04 MYM is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MYM, 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 MYM is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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