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MF54 GWE

2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

42,896 mi
Last recorded42,896 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet48,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF54 GWE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2021 42,896 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 41,539 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 39,509 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 39,509 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 37,717 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn on inner edges

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2016 37,717 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn on inner edges

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2015 34,869 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

items removed

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2015 34,869 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and off side (8.2.2)

items removed

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2014 32,823 miles

nearside mirror glass deteriorated

poor washer spray

Fail 22 Aug 2013 30,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 30,657 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2012 28,197 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 28,197 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 17 Aug 2011 25,134 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 25,134 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 22,139 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls cracked

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front tyre going out of shape

Pass 20 Aug 2009 18,677 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres cracked

Fail 20 Aug 2009 18,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 24 Aug 2007 13,791 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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MF54 GWE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 MF54 GWE, 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 MF54 GWE registered?

MF54 GWE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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