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WP04 VFC

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

50,106 mi
Last recorded50,106 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP04 VFC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 50,106 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 50,106 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 44,063 miles

BOTH WIPER RUBBERS SPLIT

ENGINE EARTH LEAD BROKEN

Fail 13 Nov 2015 44,062 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

BOTH WIPER RUBBERS SPLIT

ENGINE EARTH LEAD BROKEN

Pass 21 Nov 2014 42,547 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 42,546 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 41,188 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 41,188 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 38,610 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 38,610 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 35,887 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 35,887 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 32,653 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 29,332 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 29,332 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 24,781 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 20,897 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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WP04 VFC is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WP04 VFC, 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 WP04 VFC registered?

WP04 VFC is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 29 June 2004.

Is WP04 VFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP04 VFC shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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