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HD04 AYJ

2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,191 mi
Last recorded90,191 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet48,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD04 AYJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 90,191 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 89,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wearing and nearing 2mm

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources light is dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the floor few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

plastic cover under the floor

Pass 24 Jun 2023 86,038 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 27 Jun 2022 84,313 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 83,518 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 80,308 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 73,574 miles

Offside Front inner steering rack play

side repeaters faded

under -trays obscuring some components

Fail 4 Apr 2018 73,573 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault tested with passenger seat removed and seat belt fastener (5.4.2)

Offside Front inner steering rack play

passenger seat has been removed & the seat belt fastener - tested without!

side repeaters faded

under -trays obscuring some components

Pass 6 Apr 2017 63,975 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 63,975 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s headlight no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 61,173 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 61,173 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high o/s (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low n/s (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 57,649 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 52,272 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2013 50,584 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 50,584 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2012 45,881 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 45,881 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 41,290 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 41,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

groove worn in offfside front tyre wall by broken spring

nearside front tyre heavily perished and underinflated

Pass 12 May 2010 35,409 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 28,053 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 22,486 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 17,089 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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HD04 AYJ 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 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 HD04 AYJ, 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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HD04 AYJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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