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MK54 DFP

2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,962 mi
Last recorded40,962 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet48,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK54 DFP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 40,962 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 40,962 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 May 2014 38,081 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 33,170 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2012 28,005 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake disc's corroding

Pass 30 Oct 2010 19,207 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 19,086 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 15,712 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 15,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Oct 2008 13,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 13,910 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 12,286 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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MK54 DFP is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MK54 DFP, 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 MK54 DFP registered?

MK54 DFP is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is MK54 DFP safe to buy?

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