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HF04 VVZ

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,978 mi
Last recorded112,978 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 VVZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 112,978 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 108,000 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 107,025 miles

oil leak x2 front link arm bushes front to rear cills corroded rear link arm bushes

rear number plate light holder broken

Fail 18 Nov 2016 107,024 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested n/s front dip light not working (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

front disks corroded all 4 tyres side walls cracking

oil leak x2 front link arm bushes front to rear cills corroded rear link arm bushes

rear number plate light holder broken

Pass 5 Sep 2015 104,753 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 98,007 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 98,007 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Turbo actutor not connected

Pass 30 Aug 2013 86,286 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2013

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2012 71,577 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 58,783 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 57,473 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 40,174 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 22,765 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 22,763 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 20,761 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 20,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 16,925 miles

slight uneven tyre wear on frount

Pass 30 Nov 2006 13,726 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 VVZ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VVZ, 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 VVZ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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