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FX04 XVH

2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,495 mi
Last recorded50,495 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet48,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 XVH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 50,495 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 50,494 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 44,709 miles

rear tyres cracked wallls & cracked

Pass 2 Jul 2012 42,925 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 39,338 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 33,415 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 33,415 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2010 33,275 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 26,774 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 26,774 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 6 May 2008 22,140 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 May 2007 13,183 miles

slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

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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FX04 XVH is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FX04 XVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX04 XVH registered?

FX04 XVH is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 26 February 2004.

Is FX04 XVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX04 XVH shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FX04 XVH have outstanding finance?

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