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FA04 TXP

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,591 mi
Last recorded87,591 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 TXP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 87,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front and nearside rear tyres close to wear bars

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 84,601 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 82,156 miles

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

Coolant leak excessively leaking ()

Fail 2 Feb 2022 82,151 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened both sides top mounts have excessive play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Coolant leak excessively leaking ()

Pass 6 Feb 2021 80,869 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 80,863 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring rubbing on inner top turret

Pass 9 Jul 2019 78,641 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake disks on mot limits (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 78,641 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake disks on mot limits (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 70,924 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 70,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 68,183 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 67,533 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 66,424 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 61,310 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front disc are rusty

Fail 21 Jan 2014 61,310 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front disc are rusty

Pass 2 Nov 2012 57,881 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 54,300 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 45,936 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 40,956 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 31,840 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 31,840 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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
Full Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet reliability report

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FA04 TXP is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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 FA04 TXP, 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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FA04 TXP is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 2 July 2004.

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