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SC54 DFL

2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

63,917 mi
Last recorded63,917 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet48,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC54 DFL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2017 63,917 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 63,012 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Rubbing on shock absorber. NOTE Offside shows evidence of rubbing but not seen to touch under test conditions (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Comes on with position lamps (1.2.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 59,240 miles

both front brake hoses slightly perrished

rear brakes fluctuating slightly

slight corrosion in exhaust

Fail 7 Sep 2016 59,239 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front brake hoses slightly perrished

rear brakes fluctuating slightly

slight corrosion in exhaust

Pass 11 Feb 2015 56,528 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 56,471 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Feb 2014 53,099 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 53,099 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 51,100 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 48,409 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 47,549 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 41,791 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 37,179 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 35,251 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 35,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 27,854 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 27,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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SC54 DFL is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SC54 DFL, 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 SC54 DFL registered?

SC54 DFL is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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