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GD04 JDU

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

73,248 mi
Last recorded73,248 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 JDU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 73,248 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 72,177 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 71,407 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 70,077 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 69,000 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 69,000 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 65,800 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 64,760 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 64,720 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 62,169 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 58,960 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2010 53,605 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 53,605 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 41,759 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 41,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GD04 JDU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GD04 JDU, 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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What year was GD04 JDU registered?

GD04 JDU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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