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WA53 RVL

2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

37,898 mi
Last recorded37,898 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet48,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 RVL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 37,898 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 37,880 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 37,555 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 37,282 miles

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))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 37,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 37,127 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 35,946 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 34,080 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 31,974 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 7 Jul 2016 26,046 miles

Both front tyres inner edges lower on tread.

Engine has small oil leak.

Pass 13 Jul 2015 24,646 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 24,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2014 23,112 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2013 20,957 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 20,957 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 22 Jun 2012 19,712 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 18,688 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 17,928 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 14,010 miles

front brakes required 2k-3k

Pass 17 Jul 2009 12,174 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 11,012 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 9,493 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 6,913 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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WA53 RVL is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 WA53 RVL, 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 WA53 RVL registered?

WA53 RVL is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 14 January 2004.

Is WA53 RVL safe to buy?

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