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EA04 HHK

2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

56,666 mi
Last recorded56,666 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet48,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 HHK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 56,666 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 56,046 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 56,045 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 54,154 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 51,404 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 48,473 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 48,473 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 46,610 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 43,710 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread perished but not showing cords.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread perished but not showing cords.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obstructing full inspection of components.

Fail 25 Apr 2017 43,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Lamp insecure. (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear engine stabiliser. (6.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread perished but not showing cords.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread perished but not showing cords.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obstructing full inspection of components.

Pass 23 May 2016 37,497 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 30,221 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 30,221 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 29,196 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 28,247 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 28,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 26,600 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 24,955 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 24,952 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 21,946 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 21,944 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 17,646 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 14,733 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 12,065 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
Full Smart (mcc) Cabriolet reliability report

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EA04 HHK is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EA04 HHK, 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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EA04 HHK is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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