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WG04 CXR

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

57,607 mi
Last recorded57,607 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG04 CXR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 57,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 57,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 57,347 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 56,719 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 56,560 miles

Corrosion underneath rear

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

washers weak

Pass 30 Jul 2018 52,006 miles

Rear Number plate light flickering

Rear Suspension area corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2017 49,839 miles

Front Both tyres wearing inner edges

Rear Axle area corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2017 49,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Both tyres wearing inner edges

Rear Axle area corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2016 42,597 miles

rear beam corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2016 42,563 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear beam corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2015 38,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2013 31,975 miles

front tyres getting close to limit

Fail 14 Jan 2013 31,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres getting close to limit

Pass 5 Mar 2012 24,148 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 17,885 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 15,603 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 10,248 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 6,005 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 2,593 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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WG04 CXR is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WG04 CXR, 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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What year was WG04 CXR registered?

WG04 CXR is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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