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L35 WAG

2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,889 mi
Last recorded60,889 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet48,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL35 WAG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 60,889 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 60,041 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2024 60,013 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 58,466 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 May 2021 56,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 54,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 51,898 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 51,898 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 51,299 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 51,280 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jun 2017 47,652 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 44,006 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 38,437 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 36,553 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 34,857 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre perished + cut to sidewall

Fail 26 Jul 2013 34,857 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre perished + cut to sidewall

Pass 27 Jul 2012 32,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2011 31,190 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 29,369 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside front foglamp inop

Pass 28 Jul 2009 26,428 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise a full brake check

Pass 30 Jul 2008 22,687 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 17,829 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?

Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
3,323
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,073
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,072
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 667
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 640
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L35 WAG is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 48,984 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L35 WAG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L35 WAG registered?

L35 WAG is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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