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RJ54 NZO

2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Purple Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,420 mi
Last recorded72,420 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet48,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ54 NZO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 72,420 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 72,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 69,661 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 69,661 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 67,265 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 63,893 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Pass 29 Jul 2014 61,828 miles

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

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

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

engine sump pan oily residue/corroded/possible leak

Pass 6 Aug 2013 54,887 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake disks (both) on inner outer edges have corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2012 47,378 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 37,972 miles

undervehicle inspection restricted due to plastic paneling

Pass 16 Jul 2010 28,909 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 21,697 miles

Brake foot pedal low but still has some reserve travel

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

Off side head light slightly low

Unable to conduct a full mot inspection due to plastic panels covering the underside of the vehcile

Pass 16 Jul 2008 13,388 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 16 Jul 2008 13,388 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2007 11,437 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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RJ54 NZO is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Purple with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RJ54 NZO, 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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RJ54 NZO is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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