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FP54 ZFM

2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

81,745 mi
Last recorded81,745 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet48,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 ZFM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 81,745 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 81,740 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 81,095 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp(s) not working n/s rear, o/s rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2017 79,363 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 79,363 miles

Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 75,078 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 70,443 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 70,439 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 66,153 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 66,153 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 62,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 52,943 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 42,175 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 35,302 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 35,237 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 14 Nov 2008 24,870 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 24,870 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 15,424 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet reliability report

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FP54 ZFM is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 48,730 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) Fortwo Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FP54 ZFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FP54 ZFM registered?

FP54 ZFM is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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