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BU54 CNJ

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

15,730 mi
Last recorded15,730 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 CNJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 15,730 miles

rusting on rear axle

Pass 27 Nov 2024 15,730 miles

rusting around rear suspension and front suspension struts

Pass 16 Nov 2023 15,707 miles

both front brake discs rusty

front shock absorbers rusty

Fail 14 Nov 2023 15,707 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

both front brake discs rusty

front shock absorbers rusty

Pass 14 Nov 2022 15,664 miles

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

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

rusting around rear suspension age related

Pass 22 Nov 2021 15,567 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner side (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 15,567 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner side (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 15,346 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 15,346 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 15,020 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 15,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 14,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body bumper. slight damage. Possible sharp edge.

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 14,673 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body bumper. slight damage. Possible sharp edge.

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 11,834 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 11,539 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 11,177 miles

Front bumper has metal protrusions. Possible sharp edge.

Fail 11 Nov 2015 11,177 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front bumper has metal protrusions. Possible sharp edge.

Pass 3 Oct 2014 10,897 miles

offside rear tyre & nearside rear tyres slightly perished on inner sidewall.

Fail 2 Oct 2014 10,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre & nearside rear tyres slightly perished on inner sidewall.

Pass 30 Sep 2013 10,364 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 9,290 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 8,313 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 7,529 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 6,706 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 6,410 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 5,903 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 4,359 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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BU54 CNJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BU54 CNJ, 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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What year was BU54 CNJ registered?

BU54 CNJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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