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HF04 GXB

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,186 mi
Last recorded64,186 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 GXB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 64,186 miles

(one element in high level brake light not working)

(undertrays fitted)

Nearside (handbrake cable outer sleeve split)

Nearside Front (slight brake bind)

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (corroded on inner face, recommend replacement) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front (bottom ball joint gaitor worn)

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (corroded on inner face, recommend replacement) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (on inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 64,186 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

(one element in high level brake light not working)

(undertrays fitted)

Nearside (handbrake cable outer sleeve split)

Nearside Front (slight brake bind)

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (corroded on inner face, recommend replacement) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside (wiper blade insecure)

Offside Front (bottom ball joint gaitor worn)

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (corroded on inner face, recommend replacement) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (on inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 63,513 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 63,513 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 62,896 miles

N/S HANDBRAKE CABLE CASING DETERIORATED

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ADVISE REPLACEMENT (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

O/S WIPER BLADE DETERIORATED

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

WEAR IN OSF SHOCK ABSORBER PISTON BUSH

Fail 17 Nov 2016 62,889 miles

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

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

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

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

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

N/S HANDBRAKE CABLE CASING DETERIORATED

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ADVISE REPLACEMENT (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

O/S WIPER BLADE DETERIORATED

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

WEAR IN OSF SHOCK ABSORBER PISTON BUSH

Pass 7 Oct 2015 62,553 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 62,553 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 59,817 miles

offside front tyre wearing close to wear indicators

Pass 25 Jun 2013 54,088 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 47,322 miles

engine damp with oil

Fail 13 Jun 2012 47,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

engine damp with oil

Pass 31 May 2011 36,785 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 34,995 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 31,208 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2008 24,596 miles

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

n/s/f tyre is under 3mm

Fail 12 Mar 2008 24,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/f tyre is under 3mm

Pass 6 Mar 2007 19,705 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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HF04 GXB is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HF04 GXB, 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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HF04 GXB is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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