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V44 SFC

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

58,807 mi
Last recorded58,807 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV44 SFC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 58,807 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 58,358 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (o/s and n/s) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (o/s and n/s) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (o/s and n/s) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 58,358 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (o/s and n/s) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (o/s and n/s) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (o/s and n/s) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 54,459 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 53,865 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre age cracked

Nearside roof panel corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre age cracked

no oil on dipstick toped up before test

Fail 26 Oct 2022 53,865 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre age cracked

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside roof panel corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre age cracked

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

no oil on dipstick toped up before test

Pass 4 Nov 2021 53,804 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH HEAVILY CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY AGE CRACKED (2012) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY AGE CRACKED (2012) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 53,804 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH HEAVILY CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY AGE CRACKED (2012) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY AGE CRACKED (2012) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 52,896 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened WHEEL BEARING CARRIER (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened WHEEL BEARING CARRIER (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 52,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TREADS AND SIDEWALL PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TREADS & SIDWALL PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 52,227 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

FULL LENGTH PLASTIC UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 51,647 miles

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

TOWING ATTACHMENTS EXPOSED AT FRONT - NO SHARP EDGES

Pass 2 Jun 2016 51,323 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 50,949 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 50,949 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 50,342 miles

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

TOWING EYES FITTED TO FRONT OF CAR

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2014 50,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

TOWING EYES FITTED TO FRONT OF CAR

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2012 42,570 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 35,802 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 29,471 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 29,459 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 25,020 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 20,263 miles

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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V44 SFC is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 V44 SFC, 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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V44 SFC is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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