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WL04 FHE

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,363 mi
Last recorded99,363 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 FHE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 99,363 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 99,363 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 97,531 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r bumper wheel arch's damaged no sharp edges

Fail 13 Nov 2019 97,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r and n/s/r bumper wheel arch's damaged no sharp edges

Pass 1 Nov 2018 90,979 miles

Front stub axles corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2017 86,346 miles

Plastic sill under trays fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2017 86,346 miles

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

Plastic sill under trays fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2016 81,528 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Plastic sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of some testable components.

Pass 20 Oct 2015 76,242 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2015 76,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2014 70,553 miles

N/s/r wheel arch damaged

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight play in n/s/f lower arm rear bush

Fail 24 Oct 2014 70,553 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

N/s/r wheel arch damaged

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight play in n/s/f lower arm rear bush

Pass 17 Oct 2013 65,915 miles

Both front shock absorber dust covers perished/split.

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 59,697 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2011 49,461 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 43,138 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 43,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 37,145 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 28,366 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 19,812 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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WL04 FHE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WL04 FHE, 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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WL04 FHE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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