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BJ54 JFU

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

97,844 mi
Last recorded97,844 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 JFU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 97,844 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 95,553 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 95,551 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 May 2016 92,492 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2016 92,492 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 86,425 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Feb 2015 86,423 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2013 79,775 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Nov 2013 79,638 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jul 2012 69,191 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2012 69,191 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2011 63,198 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 52,289 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 52,255 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 42,433 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 31,788 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 31,786 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 24,321 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
Full Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet reliability report

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BJ54 JFU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BJ54 JFU, 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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BJ54 JFU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 2 November 2004.

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