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GP04 SBU

2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,674 mi
Last recorded77,674 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet48,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP04 SBU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 77,674 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 76,193 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Repaired - ok at time of test (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 76,166 miles

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

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Hub (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Engine runs lumpy / rough on idle - intermittant

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 73,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 72,296 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 69,932 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 68,887 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 65,477 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 60,286 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 53,337 miles

Offside side repeater starting to fade

Pass 13 May 2010 49,612 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 49,612 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2009 46,727 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 May 2009 46,727 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 42,622 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 36,236 miles

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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GP04 SBU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GP04 SBU, 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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GP04 SBU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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