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SV04 JNK

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

69,355 mi
Last recorded69,355 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV04 JNK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 69,355 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 66,172 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2021 66,142 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 64,172 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 64,172 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 61,054 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device rubber seal cracking

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Engine mount rubber bush worn (rubber splitting)

Fail 23 Dec 2019 61,054 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device rubber seal cracking

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Engine mount rubber bush worn (rubber splitting)

Pass 19 Dec 2018 56,868 miles

Front pads starting to get low

Fuel cap/sealing device seal perishing

Fail 12 Dec 2018 56,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Front pads starting to get low

Fuel cap/sealing device seal perishing

Pass 21 Dec 2017 52,905 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 52,905 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/55R15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 49,180 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 49,180 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Dec 2015 44,776 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 22 Dec 2014 42,232 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 39,738 miles

n/s/f slight play in top mount

Fail 22 Nov 2013 39,736 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f slight play in top mount

o/s/r tyre pershing

Pass 28 Mar 2012 37,760 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 27 Mar 2012 37,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

offside rear lower side light not working

Pass 28 Mar 2011 29,736 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 23,109 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 19,050 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 13,579 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 13,579 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 8,882 miles

slight side to side movement in handbrake lever

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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SV04 JNK is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SV04 JNK, 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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What year was SV04 JNK registered?

SV04 JNK is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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