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GP04 RZY

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

80,163 mi
Last recorded80,163 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP04 RZY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 80,163 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 79,915 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 79,915 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 79,110 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 78,156 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 77,030 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 76,474 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 76,071 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 76,056 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 75,663 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 75,647 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 73,728 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak (dripping)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 73,653 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak, (Dripping)

Pass 6 Apr 2015 70,428 miles

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

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

petrol cap washer starting to crack

Fail 6 Apr 2015 70,428 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

petrol cap washer starting to crack

Pass 30 Mar 2012 70,134 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)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 69,838 miles

front brakes disc corroded advise

Fail 23 Feb 2011 69,838 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 66,500 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 31 Mar 2010 66,500 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 18 Mar 2009 59,099 miles

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

Nearside door mirror insecure.

Nearside seat belt twisted.

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

Fail 5 Mar 2009 58,797 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside door mirror insecure.

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside seat belt twisted.

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 51,201 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Mar 2008 51,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear lower side lamp inop

Pass 14 May 2007 45,370 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 RZY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 GP04 RZY, 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 RZY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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