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GP04 GLZ

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,003 mi
Last recorded47,003 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP04 GLZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 47,003 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 47,001 miles

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 44,534 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 42,682 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 39,974 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 39,154 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo pipe area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Pass 17 Apr 2019 37,007 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 35,915 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 35,057 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 34,243 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 33,407 miles

Both rear tyres have cracks to sidewalls. inner cords not seen

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

Fail 1 May 2015 33,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres have cracks to sidewalls. inner cords not seen

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre has deep crack at edge of tread, inner cords not seen

Stickers in drivers view moved prior to test

Fail 7 May 2014 32,313 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 May 2014 32,313 miles

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

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 8 May 2013 31,573 miles

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

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 1 May 2012 30,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 May 2011 29,498 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 27,985 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 25,051 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 20,978 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 16,719 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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GP04 GLZ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GP04 GLZ, 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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GP04 GLZ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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