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DH04 BVM

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

64,040 mi
Last recorded64,040 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH04 BVM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2024 64,040 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2023 63,381 miles

advise ; surface corrosion to front and rear suspension arms

Pass 4 Oct 2022 62,770 miles

advise : surface corrosion to front and rear suspension arms

Fail 3 Oct 2022 62,770 miles

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

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise : surface corrosion to front and rear suspension arms

Pass 5 Oct 2021 61,554 miles

advise : both front tyres outer walls slightly perished

advise : surface corrosion to front and rear suspension units

Pass 1 Oct 2020 60,372 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 60,337 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces of brake discs corroded and slightly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 60,337 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces of brake discs corroded and slightly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 60,079 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces of brake discs corroding and pitting. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve perishing. (5.2.3 (j))

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken.

Pass 29 Sep 2017 59,873 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs pitted and corroded. (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 59,873 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front (8.2.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs pitted and corroded. (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 59,253 miles

both front brake discs corroding/pitting.

o/s rear inner side wall splitting.

Pass 18 Sep 2015 57,013 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components.

o/s rear tyre inner side wall starting to crack/perish.

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 26 Sep 2014 55,476 miles

both rear tyres inner side walls heavily perished and split, recommend replacing soon.

Pass 6 Sep 2013 53,656 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 53,656 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 51,317 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 43,272 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 41,968 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 38,220 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 37,278 miles

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

undercovers fitted

Pass 20 May 2008 32,883 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 29,391 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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DH04 BVM is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DH04 BVM, 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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DH04 BVM is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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