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WM04 EWK

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,427 mi
Last recorded103,427 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM04 EWK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 103,427 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 102,029 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering component deformed but serviceable Steering damper slight weep (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 102,023 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering component deformed but serviceable Steering damper slight weep (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 101,036 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer casing corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 25 Jul 2018 100,585 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 98,111 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jun 2016 97,192 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 94,368 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)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 94,366 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)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 20 Aug 2014 90,218 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

eml on

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 20 Aug 2014 90,218 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

eml on

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 12 Aug 2013 87,454 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 12 Aug 2013 87,454 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Aug 2012 81,685 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 71,309 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 60,242 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 47,281 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 35,479 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 35,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside seat belt twisted

Pass 26 Jul 2007 24,645 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 24,643 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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
Full Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet reliability report

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WM04 EWK is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WM04 EWK, 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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WM04 EWK is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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