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CA54 FNM

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

80,985 mi
Last recorded80,985 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 FNM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 80,985 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 80,985 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 76,549 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2022 76,454 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2021 73,930 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 73,529 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 73,529 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 70,579 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 70,576 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2018 64,125 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 64,122 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint lower ball joint play (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm (rear facing) bush worn/play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower ball joint has a play+ball joint gaiter damaged/deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and offside ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 61,094 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 55,862 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 51,408 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 43,852 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 43,852 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 38,472 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 38,472 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 34,555 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 34,555 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 30,161 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 26,206 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 21,383 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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CA54 FNM is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 46,856 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 Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CA54 FNM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CA54 FNM registered?

CA54 FNM is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 27 November 2004.

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