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HX04 URA

2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

146,486 mi
Last recorded146,486 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet48,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX04 URA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 146,486 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2022 139,760 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 139,756 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 132,169 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 132,169 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both OS and NS (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated 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 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 126,184 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 126,184 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Paw prints stickers on the plate. Now removed. (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Paw prints stickers on the plate. Now removed. (0.1 (d))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 121,843 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 116,226 miles

Brakes ; Imbalance , Front brakes 37 % , Parking brakes 15 %

Brakes ; Pipes corroded , Nearside rear & Offside rear on axle

Note ; Nearside rear tyre pressure was at 10 psi , now reset , no obvious puncture

Registration ; Rear number plate characters faded , recommend replace

Suspension ; Shock absorber lower bush deteriorated , Nearside rear & Offside rear

Tyres ; Valve stem perished , Nearside front & Offside rear

Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Wheels ; Nearside rear slightly distorted at inner rim

Pass 24 Jun 2017 112,904 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 112,904 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 109,010 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 109,010 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 104,613 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 104,410 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2014 100,996 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 100,995 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2012 92,693 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 92,693 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 87,012 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 87,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 28 May 2010 78,320 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2010 78,318 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

n/s/r lower tail light not working

Pass 21 May 2009 69,352 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 60,189 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 48,186 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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet reliability report

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HX04 URA is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HX04 URA, 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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HX04 URA is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 3 June 2004.

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