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CU04 TFA

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,301 mi
Last recorded71,301 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 TFA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 71,301 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 68,319 miles

FRONT TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN AND TYRES ARE CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT

N/S REAR SHOCK ABSORBER IS WEEPING

N/S REAR TYRE INNER SIDE WALL IS CUT

SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 63,871 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine sump is rusted

front tyre wear is uneven

n/s rear tyre has a tear in the inner side wall but it is not very deep

o/s rear brake is slower to operate

sill covers fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2013 59,356 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2013 59,356 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2011 47,153 miles

front tyre wear is uneven

o/s front tyre is worn too the legal limit

Pass 30 Sep 2010 33,877 miles

front tyre wear is uneven

Pass 14 Oct 2009 26,058 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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CU04 TFA is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CU04 TFA, 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 CU04 TFA registered?

CU04 TFA is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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