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JAM 11N

2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

43,238 mi
Last recorded43,238 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet48,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAM 11N
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 43,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front bumper damage but not likley to damage

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

under trays

Pass 21 Aug 2024 40,785 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 40,785 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 37,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 37,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s & n/s lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 34,688 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 32,031 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 32,029 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 31,443 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

hand brake cover loose but does not effect operation

Fail 27 Feb 2020 31,443 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking 175/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

hand brake cover loose but does not effect operation

Pass 15 Feb 2019 30,528 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Handbrake cover insecure (1.1.6 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 30,528 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Handbrake cover insecure (1.1.6 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 28,442 miles

Both rear tyres splitting/Pershing

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 25,354 miles

Front brake disc's rusty

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 24,821 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 24,021 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 24,021 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 22,565 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 20,244 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 17,663 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 17,663 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 15,399 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 9,928 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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JAM 11N is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 JAM 11N, 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 JAM 11N registered?

JAM 11N is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 17 June 2004.

Is JAM 11N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAM 11N shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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