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BX04 VMK

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

50,562 mi
Last recorded50,562 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 VMK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 50,562 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 49,177 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 47,888 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 46,813 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 45,621 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 44,615 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 43,269 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 39,938 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 39,938 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 34,905 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 33,590 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 31,874 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 28,629 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 24,832 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 21,017 miles

both front tyres slightly perished on tread but not deep enough to reach cords/plys

Fail 13 Feb 2010 21,017 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres slightly perished on tread but not deep enough to reach cords/plys

Pass 17 Feb 2009 16,699 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 16,699 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearsisde rear tyre deflated

Pass 22 Feb 2008 13,622 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 9,867 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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BX04 VMK is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BX04 VMK, 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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What year was BX04 VMK registered?

BX04 VMK is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is BX04 VMK safe to buy?

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