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GD04 VZY

2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

204,592 mi
Last recorded204,592 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet48,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 VZY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 204,592 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 145/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 142,040 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 142,030 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative On both (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 98,530 miles

Both Headlights slightly deteriorated

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 5 Sep 2022 98,527 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both Headlights slightly deteriorated

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 19 Aug 2021 63,831 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 54,996 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 47,044 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 47,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 45,042 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 43,628 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Aug 2016 41,581 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 41,580 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 37,873 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 34,122 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 30,374 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 30,321 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 30,241 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 29,305 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 25,298 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 22,892 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 22,892 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 20,147 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 17,889 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 16,440 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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GD04 VZY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 GD04 VZY, 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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GD04 VZY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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