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BV54 WVP

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,743 mi
Last recorded62,743 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 WVP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 62,743 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 62,375 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 58,794 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 56,692 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Front both tyres have uneven wear and are close to wear indicators.

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 54,509 miles

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2013 51,674 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 51,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2012 46,394 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 14,514 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 34,509 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 27,619 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 24,851 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 22,885 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 17,161 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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BV54 WVP is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BV54 WVP, 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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BV54 WVP is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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