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HJ54 OWF

2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,285 mi
Last recorded84,285 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet48,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 OWF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 84,285 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 80,460 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 64,172 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 64,006 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre perishing

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and perishing

Fail 24 Mar 2015 63,999 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside front tyre perishing

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and perishing

Pass 24 Jan 2014 61,879 miles

new number plates fitted over old

Fail 24 Jan 2014 61,879 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

new number plates fitted over old

Pass 30 Aug 2012 52,057 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 45,305 miles

NEW NUMBER PLATES FITTED OVER OLD

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 37,424 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

NEW NUMBER PLATES FITTED OVER OLD PLATES

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 37,424 miles

NEW NUMBER PLATES FITTED OVER OLD PLATES

Pass 26 Sep 2009 30,936 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 30,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 25,966 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 25,966 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 20,939 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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HJ54 OWF is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HJ54 OWF, 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 HJ54 OWF registered?

HJ54 OWF is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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The MOT history for HJ54 OWF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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