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FM04 TTZ

2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

68,244 mi
Last recorded68,244 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet48,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 TTZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 68,244 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 68,244 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 67,728 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 67,728 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 64,846 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 59,769 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 59,769 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 58,180 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 58,180 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 52,680 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 52,678 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front discs slightly pitted

Pass 11 Jun 2010 52,189 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 48,749 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 41,754 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 41,754 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 33,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 33,134 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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FM04 TTZ 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 58.8%.

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 FM04 TTZ, 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 FM04 TTZ registered?

FM04 TTZ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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The MOT history for FM04 TTZ shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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