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GX04 XPM

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

81,941 mi
Last recorded81,941 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 XPM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 81,941 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed due condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencwe holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 81,924 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 75,073 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 75,071 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 70,419 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre not a nail piece of plastic ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 67,233 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 66,804 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 58,711 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 58,711 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position engine cover catch broken (6.4.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated split - section missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 48,881 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 47,503 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f & o/s/f (3.6.B.4d)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s/f & o/s/f (2.5.A.3c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f & o/s/f (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front side wall cracking

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside component

Pass 18 Mar 2015 44,941 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2015 44,941 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 41,946 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 40,457 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 38,417 miles

Air bag light on

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

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

Nearside front Tyre damaged outer sidewall

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 38,389 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Air bag light on

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

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

Nearside front Tyre damaged outer sidewall

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 37,276 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Undersheilds fitted unable to see all test items

Pass 22 Mar 2010 33,734 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 29,729 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 21,583 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 19,921 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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GX04 XPM is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GX04 XPM, 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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GX04 XPM is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 4 August 2004.

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