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AR04 FOU

2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

72,910 mi
Last recorded72,910 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet48,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 FOU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 72,910 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2026 72,910 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Pick Up Ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 72,906 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 72,902 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 72,778 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess casing (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 72,621 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake flexi hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Valve stem slightly damaged both front valves (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 72,501 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both sides perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 72,216 miles

Nearside Rear abs ring corroded

Pass 12 May 2018 71,834 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 71,485 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

slight oil leak

Pass 20 May 2016 70,571 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 69,754 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 69,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 64,773 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 55,625 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 54,908 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside headlamp bulb not fitted correctly

Fail 6 Apr 2011 43,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 43,401 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 29,233 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 20,199 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 12,765 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 6,374 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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AR04 FOU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 AR04 FOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AR04 FOU registered?

AR04 FOU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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