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WU04 WYL

2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

125,308 mi
Last recorded125,308 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet48,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU04 WYL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 125,308 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 118,018 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 110,372 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 110,372 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 106,942 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 105,439 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 99,486 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 98,649 miles

Advise both front side repeaters showing slight white light

Advise front b/pads low

Advise front tyres on wear bars

Fail 30 Dec 2015 98,649 miles

Advise both front side repeaters showing slight white light

Advise front b/pads low

Advise front tyres on wear bars

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 95,691 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Mar 2015 95,691 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 91,133 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 91,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 83,273 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 78,641 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 77,318 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 75,506 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 55,213 miles

Exhaust manifold cracked

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Feb 2009 54,272 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres bald on inner edges

Driver's door hard to open internally(dropped)

Exhaust manifold cracked

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 24,626 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 17,042 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?

Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
3,323
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,073
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,072
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 667
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 640
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WU04 WYL is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 48,984 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WU04 WYL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WU04 WYL registered?

WU04 WYL is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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