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BX04 VNJ

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,386 mi
Last recorded78,386 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 VNJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 78,386 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 76,946 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 74,687 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 66,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

car as under trays

Pass 12 Apr 2016 65,566 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (3.5.1g)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (3.5.1i)

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

car as under trays

oil leak ?

Fail 7 Apr 2016 65,566 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (3.5.1g)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (3.5.1i)

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

car as under trays

oil leak ?

Pass 21 Apr 2015 65,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Apr 2015 65,099 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 60,084 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 55,748 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Apr 2013 55,748 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 51,851 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 48,442 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 42,528 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 36,533 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 32,004 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 31,978 miles

Offside Front Upper coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 28,031 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 VNJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VNJ, 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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BX04 VNJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 5 April 2004.

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