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GP04 ZZH

2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,010 mi
Last recorded92,010 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet48,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP04 ZZH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 92,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 92,006 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction indicates a fault (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 91,632 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 91,601 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2020

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure arm bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 90,451 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jan 2018 81,962 miles

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

fuel cap sealing ring cracking

Pass 7 Jan 2017 73,514 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Jan 2017 73,512 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jan 2016 67,146 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 67,146 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 63,192 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 63,192 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 62,050 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 62,045 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 59,029 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 4 Mar 2011 53,051 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake discs pitted

offside rear wheel slight buckled

Pass 12 Apr 2010 51,760 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 51,760 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

offside wiper blade poor

Pass 9 Jun 2009 45,045 miles

Front tyres perished

N/s/r tyre cuts to tread

Rear tyre tread depths getting low

n/s/f tyre side wall slightly damaged

o/s/f wheel has very slight play in hub area

unable to check brake fluid level.

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 8 Jun 2009 45,045 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front tyres perished

N/s/r tyre cuts to tread

Rear tyre tread depths getting low

n/s/f tyre side wall slightly damaged

o/s/f wheel has very slight play in hub area

unable to check brake fluid level.

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Jun 2008 37,095 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 28,249 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 28,249 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) 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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GP04 ZZH is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 GP04 ZZH, 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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GP04 ZZH is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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