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J3 WNN

2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,702 mi
Last recorded54,702 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet48,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 WNN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 54,702 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 54,701 miles

Emissions unable to be completed misfire from engine (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 52,083 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inside Tyre Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cross Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 May 2019 48,759 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 48,758 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 46,309 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 46,309 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 45,868 miles

under vehicle general corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2016 44,960 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2016 44,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2015 39,810 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 39,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 35,314 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 35,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 33,703 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 33,703 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 31,401 miles

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall split

Pass 3 Mar 2011 29,228 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 29,228 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 24,930 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 24,930 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 20,624 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 15,981 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 11,474 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

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J3 WNN is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J3 WNN, 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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J3 WNN is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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