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GD04 WAU

2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,440 mi
Last recorded81,440 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet48,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 81,440 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 2 Oct 2017 81,434 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users defused (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users defused (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit inner edge bald 145/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2016 77,370 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

fuel cap rubber perished

Fail 7 Oct 2016 77,330 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

fuel cap rubber perished

Pass 13 Oct 2015 72,439 miles

fuel cap rubber perished

Fail 12 Oct 2015 72,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

fuel cap rubber perished

Pass 14 Oct 2014 67,344 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 67,341 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 61,759 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 55,968 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 52,949 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2010 50,116 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 50,109 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 49,302 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 49,302 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 39,127 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 29,785 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 29,710 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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 WAU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GD04 WAU, 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 WAU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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