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EJ04 NVW

2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

39,467 mi
Last recorded39,467 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet48,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 39,467 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 39,383 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Both Front Lower Suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration Plate Has Slight Damage But Still Readable

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Need Attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 12 Mar 2018 35,920 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 32,176 miles

Front Registration Plate is Damaged But Still Redable

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To Inspect Testable Item

Fail 12 Nov 2016 32,174 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Registration Plate is Damaged But Still Redable

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To Inspect Testable Item

Pass 8 Jun 2015 28,630 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 28,630 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2014 40,853 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2014 40,853 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 22,324 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 22,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

O/S/R N/S/R N/S/F tyres poor condition

Pass 1 Sep 2011 20,066 miles

all 4 tyres startting cracking

Pass 7 Jun 2010 39,341 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 39,341 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2009 15,437 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 12,497 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
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EJ04 NVW is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NVW, 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 NVW is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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