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BV04 XYD

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,491 mi
Last recorded52,491 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2010
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 XYD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2010 52,491 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2009 50,937 miles

EMISSIONS ONLY SCRAPED THROUGH AT 2,500 RPM & DRIFTED ABOVE THE LIMIT WITH REVS TOWARD 3,000 RPM.

Fail 25 Jun 2009 50,937 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 43,330 miles

fuel cap seal showing signs of deterioration

oil leak from output seal

Fail 7 Jun 2008 42,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

fuel cap seal showing signs of deterioration

oil leak from output seal

Pass 8 Jun 2007 30,435 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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BV04 XYD is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BV04 XYD, 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 BV04 XYD registered?

BV04 XYD is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 9 June 2004.

Is BV04 XYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV04 XYD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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