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BJ54 JHY

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Cream Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

72,015 mi
Last recorded72,015 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 JHY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 72,015 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 70,104 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 69,816 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to sump

Fail 14 Feb 2018 69,816 miles

Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to sump

Pass 24 Jan 2017 67,876 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 66,753 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 63,768 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 57,345 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 57,345 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 49,648 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 42,333 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

These are observations and do not require attention - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted. Floor pan covers fitted. Front subframe undershield fitted. Sill covers fitted.

Fail 11 Jan 2012 42,333 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

These are observations and do not require attention - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted. Floor pan covers fitted. Front subframe undershield fitted. Sill covers fitted.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 40,207 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 12 Jan 2010 37,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 3 Jan 2009 31,504 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 31,038 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 25,799 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 JHY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Cream with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BJ54 JHY, 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 JHY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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