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HY04 FVT

2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,740 mi
Last recorded98,740 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet48,984 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY04 FVT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 98,740 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 98,136 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 98,133 miles

Emissions not tested engine overheating and coolant leak from engine (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 97,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 97,461 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jul 2016 97,428 miles

both front tyres starting to perish

Fail 19 Jul 2016 97,428 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 5 Aug 2015 96,945 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres perished

Fail 30 Jul 2015 96,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres perished

Pass 18 Jul 2014 94,612 miles

all tyres light perished cracks

Pass 16 Jul 2013 93,714 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 15 May 2012 91,284 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2012 91,284 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 87,345 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 87,834 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 78,846 miles

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

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

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

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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HY04 FVT is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HY04 FVT, 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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What year was HY04 FVT registered?

HY04 FVT is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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