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CJ04 SBV

2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,570 mi
Last recorded40,570 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet48,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ04 SBV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 40,570 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 26,748 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 26,748 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 26,273 miles

both front brake discs corroded.

Pass 17 Feb 2010 26,268 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 26,244 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 25,668 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
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CJ04 SBV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CJ04 SBV, 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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What year was CJ04 SBV registered?

CJ04 SBV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 28 April 2004.

Is CJ04 SBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CJ04 SBV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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