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YJ04 TLK

2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

101,621 mi
Last recorded101,621 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet48,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 TLK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 101,621 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 100,042 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 100,041 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 98,883 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 97,763 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 96,550 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 96,550 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 95,679 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 94,500 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front tyres 0mm on inner edges

Pass 12 Sep 2018 92,445 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front tyres 0mm on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2017 89,447 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 86,135 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/r shocker damp

Pass 14 Sep 2015 84,509 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 84,509 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 80,821 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 76,261 miles

front brake disks worn/pitted

Fail 16 Sep 2013 76,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake disks worn/pitted

Pass 12 Sep 2012 44,745 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 44,745 miles

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 41,658 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 41,637 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 low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 36,828 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2010 36,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 15 Apr 2009 21,810 miles

front tyres

Fail 14 Apr 2009 21,810 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres

Pass 25 Mar 2008 17,103 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres have minor cuts along outer edges

Pass 5 Mar 2007 14,079 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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YJ04 TLK is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YJ04 TLK, 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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YJ04 TLK is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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