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WG04 WNU

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Purple Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

99,003 mi
Last recorded99,003 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG04 WNU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 99,003 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 98,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 90,981 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 90,981 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 84,986 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 84,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 11 May 2016 77,058 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2016 77,058 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 67,801 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 59,764 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 31 May 2013 57,948 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 57,116 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2011 55,383 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 55,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 52,492 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

under body covers fitted

Pass 13 May 2010 52,470 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 52,376 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 52,348 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 49,944 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 49,944 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 29 May 2008 49,628 miles

3 attempts to pass emisions

Fail 28 May 2008

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

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 30 May 2007 36,056 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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

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 WNU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Purple with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 WG04 WNU, 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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WG04 WNU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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