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OU04 FOA

2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

75,912 mi
Last recorded75,912 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet48,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU04 FOA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 75,912 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 74,818 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 5,765 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 541 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 70,596 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 68,969 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 68,969 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 68,067 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 66,125 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 65,573 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 64,853 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 62,830 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 62,014 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 62,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2014 58,965 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 58,964 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 55,986 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 55,981 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2012 53,234 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 50,080 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 44,940 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 36,241 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 29,559 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 29,358 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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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OU04 FOA is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 OU04 FOA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OU04 FOA?

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What year was OU04 FOA registered?

OU04 FOA is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 16 April 2004.

Is OU04 FOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU04 FOA shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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