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WD04 NFE

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

91,482 mi
Last recorded91,482 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 91,482 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 91,478 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 88,977 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material a marked (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 88,977 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material a marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 86,293 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AS MARKED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AS MARKED (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 86,291 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AS MARKED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AS MARKED (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 81,823 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 81,820 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 77,237 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 77,237 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 75,594 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 75,594 miles

Horn not working INTERMITANT (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 74,723 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2020 74,723 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2017 69,849 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both side (3.7.B.3)

front suspension components corroded

offside front tyre deteriorated

rear suspension component corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2017 69,849 miles

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

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both side (3.7.B.3)

front suspension components corroded

offside front tyre deteriorated

rear suspension component corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2016 57,705 miles

All suspension components corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 54,634 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 54,634 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 May 2014 49,756 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Apr 2014 49,737 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2014 49,677 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside rear brake backing plate damp, no leaks present

nearside rear brake slightly binding

oil leak to engine

Pass 20 May 2013 44,466 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 38,125 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 32,521 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 25,130 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 21,013 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 16,756 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 10,354 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 NFE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 NFE, 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 NFE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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