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DF04 HYT

2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,763 mi
Last recorded112,763 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet48,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 HYT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 112,763 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 112,762 miles

Brake performance not tested pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system on rear axle (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil light on

Pass 21 Oct 2019 111,565 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTHSIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 111,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTHSIDES (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2018 100,487 miles

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

Slight play n/s/f wheel?

Fail 4 Oct 2018 100,216 miles

Brake cable insecure both (1.1.15 (c))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Offside Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Slight play n/s/f wheel?

Pass 7 Oct 2017 95,335 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 94,944 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 91,908 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 91,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 86,562 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 86,562 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 May 2013 74,359 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 72,787 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 72,787 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 63,615 miles

nearside front brake disc worn

Pass 2 Jun 2010 56,306 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 54,000 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 44,746 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 37,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/S/R tyre wall damaged

Pass 7 Jun 2007 34,320 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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DF04 HYT is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DF04 HYT, 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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DF04 HYT is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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