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RF04 FWP

2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,805 mi
Last recorded95,805 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet48,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF04 FWP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 95,805 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced including side sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits and inner edge worn smooth! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including suspension mount prescribed areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front strut/hub assemblies corroded

various body panels slightly corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2018 95,798 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced including side sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits and inner edge worn smooth! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including suspension mount prescribed areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

air pipe adrift in engine bay

both front strut/hub assemblies corroded

various body panels slightly corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2017 92,393 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 85,600 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 85,600 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65t15 kumho (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 145/65t15 continental (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

sump pan heavily corroded and leaking

Pass 23 Apr 2015 79,862 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 79,861 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 74,720 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

turbo wastegate actuator rod insecure

Pass 10 Apr 2013 68,991 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 63,356 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 63,356 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2011 58,062 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 51,400 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 51,400 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 42,874 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Apr 2008 35,925 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

covers fitted

off side front tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2008 35,925 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

covers fitted

off side front tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2007 30,221 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
Full Smart (mcc) Cabriolet reliability report

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RF04 FWP is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RF04 FWP, 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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RF04 FWP is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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