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BL04 MZE

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

55,280 mi
Last recorded55,280 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 55,280 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 55,280 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on side wall causing splitting but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 55,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and cracking outer sidewall 175/55r15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

general corrosion on suspension components

petrol cap seal cracking

Pass 18 Sep 2021 54,034 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 53,238 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 52,058 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 12 May 2020 52,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 49,553 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 May 2019 49,553 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 47,699 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 47,694 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2017 45,935 miles

Offside Rear Inner sidewall of tyre has cuts in but not deep enough to reach ply/cords

Pass 6 Apr 2016 43,057 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 39,945 miles

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

o/s/r inner sidewall of tyre has splits in but not deep enough to the reach ply/cords

Pass 15 Apr 2014 36,455 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts to the n/s/r inner sidewall of tyre but not deep enough to reach the ply/cords

Fail 14 Apr 2014 36,451 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts to the n/s/r inner sidewall of tyre but not deep enough to reach the ply/cords

Pass 17 Apr 2013 32,726 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2012 28,866 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2011 25,416 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 20 Apr 2010 20,643 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 15,505 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 11,380 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2007 7,617 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 MZE 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 BL04 MZE, 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 MZE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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