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SN04 CUG

2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

43,127 mi
Last recorded43,127 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet48,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 CUG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 43,127 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 43,127 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Pass 7 May 2025 42,413 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 42,061 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 40,928 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 40,508 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 39,587 miles

Offside Park brake reading low

Pass 7 Jul 2020 37,396 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 37,396 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 36,593 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 35,161 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 33,994 miles
Pass 2 May 2016 32,703 miles
Pass 4 May 2015 31,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 28,770 miles
Pass 6 May 2013 27,074 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 24,758 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 23,125 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 21,592 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 19,652 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 17,385 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 13,523 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
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SN04 CUG is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SN04 CUG, 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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What year was SN04 CUG registered?

SN04 CUG is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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The MOT history for SN04 CUG shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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