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BX04 VLR

2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,584 mi
Last recorded93,584 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet48,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 VLR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 93,584 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 92,705 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 91,317 miles

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 88,446 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 84,635 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 83,345 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes greased

Fail 15 Nov 2012 83,345 miles

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

Oil leak

brake pipes greased

Fail 10 Nov 2012 83,272 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2012 83,253 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 75,702 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 71,051 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 55,388 miles

Offside front brake disk slightly corroded.

Rear No plate starting to delaminate.

Pass 18 Feb 2009 44,704 miles

Air bag light on due to N/Sair bag avtivated.

OSF tyre wearing slightly on inside tread.

Fail 16 Feb 2009 44,704 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Air bag light on due to N/Sair bag avtivated.

OSF tyre wearing slightly on inside tread.

Pass 28 Feb 2008 38,817 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 38,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 29,293 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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BX04 VLR is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BX04 VLR, 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 BX04 VLR registered?

BX04 VLR is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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