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WD04 GKL

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,173 mi
Last recorded74,173 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD04 GKL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 74,173 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 13 Apr 2026 74,173 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

general under body corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2025 70,948 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 70,948 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 68,567 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened TOP MOUNT SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2024 68,567 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened TOP MOUNT SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 68,563 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2023 68,544 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Fan belt missing pully badly rusted over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak Bad ()

Pass 4 Mar 2022 68,303 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 66,991 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 66,991 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2016 65,921 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2015 59,445 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 18 May 2015 59,445 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2014 51,935 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 45,074 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 38,481 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 29,254 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 25,422 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 11 May 2009 20,679 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 17,505 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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WD04 GKL is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GKL, 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 GKL is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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