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BX04 VUL

2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

65,490 mi
Last recorded65,490 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet48,730 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 VUL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 65,490 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 63,217 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 63,217 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2024 61,424 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 59,512 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 58,027 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 57,028 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 55,974 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 54,453 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 52,599 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 50,450 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)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 47,980 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 43,880 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 40,778 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres perrished

Fuel cap sealing washer perrished

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 37,877 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 36,511 miles

front brake hoses perished

front tyres cracked

Fail 29 Nov 2011 33,549 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 33,549 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 30,602 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 27,122 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 24,461 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 23,402 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 17,416 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 10,559 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet reliability report

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BX04 VUL is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 48,730 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX04 VUL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BX04 VUL is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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