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CN04 DYB

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

70,214 mi
Last recorded70,214 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN04 DYB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 70,214 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 68,296 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 66,991 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 66,595 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 64,733 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 64,031 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 62,516 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 60,848 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 60,848 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 59,995 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 59,448 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 59,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 57,743 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 57,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 55,155 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2014 55,152 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2013 51,029 miles

intermittent airbag fault?

Pass 13 Nov 2012 46,902 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 41,689 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 37,101 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 32,548 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 28,665 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2008 28,664 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 27,093 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 27,091 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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CN04 DYB is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 CN04 DYB, 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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CN04 DYB is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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