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VU04 BFL

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

108,923 mi
Last recorded108,923 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 BFL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 108,923 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 107,606 miles

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

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 21 Jun 2021 106,217 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 105,387 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

offside rear tyre appears to have been run flat

Fail 9 Jun 2020 105,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

offside rear tyre appears to have been run flat

Pass 31 May 2019 104,140 miles

Nearside Rear wheel buckled

Fail 31 May 2019 104,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear wheel buckled

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 102,216 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 100,014 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 100,014 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective SEAT BELT TWISTED... (5.2.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2013 96,096 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 96,096 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 86,274 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2011 73,105 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 68,618 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 May 2009 53,565 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 May 2008 35,080 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
Full Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet reliability report

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VU04 BFL is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VU04 BFL, 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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VU04 BFL is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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