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DK04 BZU

2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,341 mi
Last recorded40,341 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet48,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 BZU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 40,341 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 40,341 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 39,650 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 36,791 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

large under trays

Pass 2 May 2019 32,844 miles

Front wiper blades smearing.

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 31,242 miles

front brakes low

Fail 9 May 2018 31,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brakes low

Pass 14 Jul 2017 30,879 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 30,879 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 29,371 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 28,745 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

damage to offside rear tyre inner side wall

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2014 27,556 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

OSR tyre has several large splits on the inner wall, no cords visable

Fail 20 May 2013 26,426 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 26,426 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)

Pass 17 May 2012 25,828 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 25,402 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 24,422 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 23,609 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 21,441 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 18,461 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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DK04 BZU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DK04 BZU, 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 DK04 BZU registered?

DK04 BZU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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