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JA53 OBS

2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

76,878 mi
Last recorded76,878 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet48,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA53 OBS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 76,878 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 74,714 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 69,827 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 68,294 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 65,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 65,485 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 62,307 miles

FAILED B.E.T EMISSIONS TEST

Pass 17 Jun 2020 60,790 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 57,872 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 54,969 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 54,969 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 52,717 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 50,839 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 49,061 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 47,441 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 45,081 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 42,809 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 40,392 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 36,984 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 34,054 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 34,054 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 30,735 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 30,700 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 30,628 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 30,628 miles

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

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

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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JA53 OBS is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JA53 OBS, 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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JA53 OBS is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 6 July 2004.

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