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HF54 BWG

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

48,396 mi
Last recorded48,396 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF54 BWG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 48,396 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 47,801 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 47,797 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 47,011 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 46,031 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 44,899 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 43,658 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 42,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 39,983 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 37,698 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 36,014 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 34,436 miles

o/s/f tyre valve perrished

Pass 27 Nov 2014 32,438 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 28,922 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 25,746 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 23,444 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

Fail 16 Nov 2011 23,444 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Nov 2010 21,002 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 18,535 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 14,197 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 10,255 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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HF54 BWG is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 HF54 BWG, 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 HF54 BWG registered?

HF54 BWG is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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