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BL53 FAK

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

30,543 mi
Last recorded30,543 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 FAK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 30,543 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2026 30,485 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 28,848 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 27,176 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 25,389 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 23,901 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 22,529 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 22,529 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 18,511 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 17,289 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 16,977 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 16,768 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 16,442 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 16,171 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 15,924 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 15,647 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 15,159 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 14,386 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 13,197 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 11,731 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 10,236 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 10,236 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 8,271 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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BL53 FAK is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 BL53 FAK, 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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BL53 FAK is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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