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EG04 VTM

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,261 mi
Last recorded65,261 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG04 VTM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 65,261 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 62,191 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 58,577 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 58,577 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 54,890 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 54,883 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 51,208 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 45,178 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 45,178 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2012 41,095 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 37,227 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 30,321 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 24,803 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 21,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 21,105 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Oct 2007 21,105 miles

Centre Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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EG04 VTM is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EG04 VTM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EG04 VTM registered?

EG04 VTM is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 11 August 2004.

Is EG04 VTM safe to buy?

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