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F13 SFL

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

42,646 mi
Last recorded42,646 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF13 SFL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 42,646 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 41,737 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread at 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bushes deteriorated on both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside.

Pass 21 Feb 2020 41,513 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread at 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slightly grabbing (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Deteriorated on both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

Fail 20 Feb 2020 41,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread at 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slightly grabbing (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Deteriorated on both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

Pass 12 Feb 2019 39,758 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 36,508 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides slightly corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both sides slightly deteriorated (2.7.4)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 36,508 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides slightly corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both sides slightly deteriorated (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 34,171 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 31,563 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 29,232 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 29,232 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 27,382 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 27,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 25,269 miles

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

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall is damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2012 24,059 miles

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

Pass 3 Feb 2011 23,339 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 22,760 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 21,852 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 19,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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F13 SFL is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 F13 SFL, 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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F13 SFL is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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