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EJ04 NOU

2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

85,213 mi
Last recorded85,213 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet48,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 NOU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 85,213 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 82,401 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 76,903 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 74,370 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 74,370 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 68,762 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 68,762 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 62,162 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 59,881 miles

both front tyres outer edges slightly perished

Pass 9 May 2016 57,416 miles

nearside and offside front tyres perished in tread

Fail 9 May 2016 57,414 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner side wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside and offside front tyres perished in tread

Pass 22 May 2015 49,704 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 49,696 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 42,274 miles

Centre engine mount deteriorated and weak

Corrosion to shock absorber bodies and lower bushes deteriorated

General corrosion to front stub axles

Light corrosion to rear subframe and axle beam

Plastic covers trays and liners preventing full examination

Some deterioration to front tyre carcasses

Fail 13 May 2014 42,274 miles

Centre engine mount deteriorated and weak

Corrosion to shock absorber bodies and lower bushes deteriorated

General corrosion to front stub axles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Light corrosion to rear subframe and axle beam

Plastic covers trays and liners preventing full examination

Some deterioration to front tyre carcasses

Pass 28 May 2013 35,998 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2013 35,872 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2012 25,174 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 28 May 2012 25,174 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 13 May 2011 24,161 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 21,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 21,182 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 18,024 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 14,552 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 10,935 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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EJ04 NOU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EJ04 NOU, 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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EJ04 NOU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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