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FL04 YFN

2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,483 mi
Last recorded116,483 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet48,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 YFN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 116,483 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s + o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s + o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 114,916 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 114,916 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 114,914 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment Parking brake (1.1.18 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 116,680 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 116,678 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jets blocked (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 109,631 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 105,950 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 104,725 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 103,426 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 99,039 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 94,927 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 89,980 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 86,252 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 81,902 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 77,489 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 77,489 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 72,587 miles

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

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

service light on

Pass 1 Feb 2012 60,497 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 60,497 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 57,940 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag warning light on

Fail 24 Mar 2011 57,931 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag warning light on

Pass 27 Mar 2010 55,391 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 51,351 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 51,351 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 43,095 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 34,822 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 34,769 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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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FL04 YFN is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FL04 YFN, 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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FL04 YFN is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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