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BX04 VTW

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

55,943 mi
Last recorded55,943 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 55,943 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 53,934 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 51,422 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 47,709 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 43,790 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 40,165 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 40,054 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 40,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 39,850 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 39,850 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2015 39,591 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 39,579 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 39,579 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 39,396 miles

nearside rear tyre wall cracked

Pass 22 Aug 2011 38,893 miles

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

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

extra rear stop lamp has one bulb inoperative

Fail 22 Aug 2011 38,893 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

extra rear stop lamp has one bulb inoperative

Pass 4 May 2010 38,203 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 May 2009 36,478 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 36,478 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 34,308 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 26,953 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 VTW is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 VTW, 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 VTW registered?

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

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