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LF54 PCY

2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,075 mi
Last recorded71,075 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet48,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF54 PCY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 71,075 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 71,075 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 64,764 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 61,339 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 61,339 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Dec 2020 59,030 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 58,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2019 58,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 56,509 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 56,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 55,519 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 55,519 miles

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 May 2016 53,834 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 46,761 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 44,752 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 41,215 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 37,937 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 34,872 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 28,413 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 28,413 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 19,964 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?

Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
3,323
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,073
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,072
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 667
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 640
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LF54 PCY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 48,984 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) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF54 PCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LF54 PCY registered?

LF54 PCY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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