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MT04 AZB

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

67,137 mi
Last recorded67,137 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT04 AZB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 67,137 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 64,225 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 64,225 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 63,463 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 61,940 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 64,441 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 59,711 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 59,711 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 55,320 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 54,529 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 53,234 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside driveshaft seal leak

Pass 17 May 2013 52,036 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2013 52,034 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2012 51,078 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 41,514 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 37,783 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 37,782 miles

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

both headlights on lowest settings

n/s headlamp adjustment does not work

slight corrosion on front inner stub axle

Pass 27 May 2009 32,213 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 32,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 26,620 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 23,178 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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MT04 AZB is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MT04 AZB, 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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MT04 AZB is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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