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J90 AJW

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

38,384 mi
Last recorded38,384 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ90 AJW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 38,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2025 37,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 May 2024 36,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 36,060 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2022 34,457 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2021 32,396 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 31,284 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 28,555 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 28,011 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 27,107 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 26,442 miles

slight binding n/s/r brake

Pass 10 Aug 2015 25,923 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2014 25,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads appear to be wearing low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2014 25,913 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads appear to be wearing low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2013 24,734 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 24,247 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 23,536 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 22,804 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 22,171 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 21,290 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 19,825 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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J90 AJW is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 J90 AJW, 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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What year was J90 AJW registered?

J90 AJW is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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