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R5 RJF

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

106,879 mi
Last recorded106,879 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 RJF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 106,879 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion underneath

Fail 28 May 2024 106,879 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion underneath

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

Pass 7 Nov 2021 105,805 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2018 97,539 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2016 83,825 miles

all tyres close to legal limit

Pass 24 Feb 2015 72,297 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 70,460 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 67,353 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 61,813 miles

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

airbag light is on

Pass 30 May 2010 44,013 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2009 32,168 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 21,455 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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R5 RJF is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 48,548 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R5 RJF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R5 RJF registered?

R5 RJF is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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