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GK04 JNN

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

67,058 mi
Last recorded67,058 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 JNN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2025 67,058 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General corrosion all suspension components

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 66,914 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 66,914 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 64,919 miles

chip in screen

Fail 6 Dec 2022 64,919 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box holed and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and wipers smearing (3.5 (a))

chip in screen

Pass 30 Nov 2021 62,855 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 61,385 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 59,483 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in w/screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 57,528 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 55,629 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2017 55,629 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 54,127 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 52,023 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 49,859 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 47,789 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 45,151 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 41,359 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 35,932 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 31,324 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 27,168 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 27,168 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 21,968 miles

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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GK04 JNN is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GK04 JNN, 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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GK04 JNN is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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