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RF04 FWM

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

103,049 mi
Last recorded103,049 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF04 FWM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 103,049 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 101,443 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2018 96,519 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 93,593 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 92,147 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 81,413 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 72,642 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 65,768 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 61,430 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 54,172 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 39,844 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 39,844 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 30,190 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 30,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 25,099 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 25,099 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 25,079 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front and rear undertrays damaged

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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RF04 FWM is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RF04 FWM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF04 FWM registered?

RF04 FWM is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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