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RJ54 NZU

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,124 mi
Last recorded94,124 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ54 NZU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 94,124 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r n/s/r road wheel slightly damaged

Fail 18 May 2012 94,123 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2011 79,249 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 Apr 2010 49,771 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 49,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 38,111 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 26,556 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 26,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 21,373 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 21,373 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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RJ54 NZU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RJ54 NZU, 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 RJ54 NZU registered?

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

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