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V2 RPM

2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,922 mi
Last recorded73,922 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet48,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV2 RPM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 73,922 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess routed incorrectly (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 69,622 miles

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

Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides lower have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides have play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 69,620 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides lower have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides have play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 66,304 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 62,634 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2023 62,634 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Pump audibly works but no liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 60,129 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 57,731 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 54,919 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 53,458 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 53,451 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre has ply or cords damaged has cut in inner wall over 5cm long (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2017 53,269 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 52,267 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 52,267 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 50,930 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 50,930 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 48,134 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 45,396 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 34,819 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

oil leak from engine ...oil level is close to minimum

Pass 24 Oct 2009 28,209 miles

Air bag light on

Engine leaking oil.

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 May 2008 17,485 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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V2 RPM 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 72.7%.

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 V2 RPM, 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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V2 RPM is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 4 November 2004.

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