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RX54 VXM

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,407 mi
Last recorded92,407 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX54 VXM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 92,407 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 92,407 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 91,331 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 90,508 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 90,508 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 89,702 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 89,701 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 89,006 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Jan 2022 88,913 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Blowing from missing bolt at exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure blot missing from manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre below 1.6 mm limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

condensation in both head lamps

Pass 28 Jan 2021 88,400 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 88,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front discs worn

Pass 4 Jul 2019 84,346 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 79,081 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 79,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 71,991 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 62,775 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 57,260 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 51,257 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 51,257 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 32,545 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 28,756 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 21,405 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 21,405 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 13,828 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 12,101 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 11,026 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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RX54 VXM is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RX54 VXM, 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 RX54 VXM registered?

RX54 VXM is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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