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DF04 XBS

2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Grey Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

50,081 mi
Last recorded50,081 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet48,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 XBS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 50,081 miles

Rear sump corroded

petrol cap seal degraded/cracking

Pass 6 Aug 2024 49,827 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 47,343 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 44,687 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 42,968 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn slightly out of shape

Offside Front tyre worn slightly out of shape

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 4 Aug 2020 41,898 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 40,487 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 38,621 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Aug 2018 38,621 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Aug 2017 37,524 miles

nsf shock absorber slight misting of oil

Pass 8 Jul 2016 34,427 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 34,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 34,377 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 34,301 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 34,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 31,025 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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DF04 XBS is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Grey with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DF04 XBS, 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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DF04 XBS is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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