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MT04 AXG

2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

White Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

69,724 mi
Last recorded69,724 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet48,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT04 AXG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 69,724 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 69,724 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 66,993 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 64,099 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jul 2015 64,099 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2014 62,913 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Aug 2014 62,913 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2013 59,397 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 59,397 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 55,221 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs worn.

Fail 9 Aug 2012 55,221 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs worn.

Pass 4 Aug 2011 49,644 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 49,624 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine sump leaking oil.

Front brake discs corroded.

Fail 10 Aug 2010 42,343 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 42,343 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 33,735 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 28,070 miles

coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 28,005 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

advise replacing coil springs as a pair

Pass 5 Jul 2007 23,022 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 23,022 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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
Full Smart (mcc) Cabriolet reliability report

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MT04 AXG is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in White with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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 MT04 AXG, 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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MT04 AXG is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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