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JW04 BUS

2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

50,688 mi
Last recorded50,688 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet48,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJW04 BUS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 50,688 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres ineer edes worn (5.2.3 (e))

enine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2023 50,688 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres ineer edes worn (5.2.3 (e))

enine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2022 49,962 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2021 41,000 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2017 39,893 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Sep 2017 39,834 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine management light on

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Oct 2016 35,805 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 32,572 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 29,966 miles

indicator bulbs rather faded

plastic undertray damaged

Pass 11 Oct 2013 26,472 miles

both rear tyre valve stems perished

both rear tyres perishing

fuel cap seal starting to perish at edges of seal

off side front brake disc corroded inner face

off side front tyre worn on inner edge and perishing

surface corrosion on suspension components

vehicle underside cover damaged at rear

Pass 3 Sep 2012 24,939 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 23,477 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 20,422 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 16,555 miles

front discs coroded

Fail 2 Sep 2009 16,552 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs coroded

Pass 5 Sep 2008 13,152 miles

fixed unit preventing full inspection of boot area

Pass 6 Sep 2007 8,861 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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JW04 BUS is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 JW04 BUS, 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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JW04 BUS is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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