CarVerify

Free Car Check

GL04 WGP

2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,353 mi
Last recorded56,353 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet48,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Smart (mcc)
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 WGP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 56,353 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 56,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 52,122 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 49,000 miles

Cut in o/s front tyre inner wall

n/s front brake hose starting to crack

Fail 3 Jun 2016 48,999 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing (1.1.A.3f)

Cut in o/s front tyre inner wall

n/s front brake hose starting to crack

Fail 23 May 2015 45,937 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2015 45,937 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 44,547 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 40,267 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 36,615 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 32,160 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 28,633 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Apr 2010 28,633 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 May 2009 25,294 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 21,006 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 16,552 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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GL04 WGP is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GL04 WGP, 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

How do I check the history of GL04 WGP?

You can check the full history of GL04 WGP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GL04 WGP registered?

GL04 WGP is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 14 May 2004.

Is GL04 WGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL04 WGP shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GL04 WGP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GL04 WGP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.