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BC02 ONY

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

97,985 mi
Last recorded97,985 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC02 ONY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 97,985 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 91,703 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 89,112 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 86,935 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 81,478 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 81,468 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

oil leak but not considered excessive

Pass 7 Jan 2019 75,697 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 72,860 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 72,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 70,530 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 68,988 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 63,329 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre has small cut in tred

Fail 19 Dec 2014 63,329 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre has small cut in tred

Pass 4 Jan 2014 56,931 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jan 2014 56,931 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2012 48,530 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 42,643 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 37,713 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 33,181 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

O/S/R number plate lamp held on by cellotape but still secure and showing light

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 33,181 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

O/S/R number plate lamp held on by cellotape but still secure and showing light

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 26,959 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 24,700 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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BC02 ONY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 48,548 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BC02 ONY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BC02 ONY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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