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LV54 WTF

2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

65,080 mi
Last recorded65,080 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet48,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV54 WTF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 65,080 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 65,080 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 62,147 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 62,145 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 60,154 miles

Exhaust section is rusty

Pass 10 Oct 2022 55,590 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 54,097 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 52,881 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 52,508 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 51,045 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 44,309 miles

Front brake discs inner surface starting to corrode

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 44,309 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake discs inner surface starting to corrode

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 39,625 miles

both front lower ball joint boots perishing with age

Pass 4 Nov 2015 36,571 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 34,742 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 33,188 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 29,993 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 26,836 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 22,998 miles

under shields fitted to vehicle unable to test some testable items

Pass 20 Nov 2009 18,649 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 15,196 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 11,278 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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LV54 WTF is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LV54 WTF, 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 LV54 WTF registered?

LV54 WTF is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 27 November 2004.

Is LV54 WTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV54 WTF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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