MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,627 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions unable to be completed lambda high due to cracked manifold (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold cracked (6.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
brake pedal long travel (still has reserve travel)
suspension /brake pipes etc have been covered with waxoyl
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Anti roll bar link slight play
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Some items not tested due to full length undertray fitted
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses perishing but not split (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front pipes to hoses (3.6.B.2c)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both disc have surface corrosion (3.5.1i)
Horn switch position moved to lower right hand dash
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
Rear exhaust temporary repair
n/s headlamp pattern weak
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure and has sharp edges (1.1.A.3a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Silencer mount bracket broken (7.1.1)
Side repeater incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses perishing but not split (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front pipes to hoses (3.6.B.2c)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both disc have surface corrosion (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine oil level on min mark
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WD04 DBY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 WD04 DBY, 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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WD04 DBY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 11 June 2004.
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