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SD54 EJU

2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,834 mi
Last recorded75,834 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet48,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD54 EJU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 75,834 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 75,633 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt damaged twisted (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 70,534 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 67,167 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 61,716 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 61,716 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel excess (1.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn top shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low dip (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine at starter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both to cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Undertray likely to become detached cover at starter (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 54,420 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2017 54,180 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Both wiper blades worn

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Seat belt twisted

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 48,309 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 42,104 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 38,987 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 35,887 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2011 33,033 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 29,422 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 25,373 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 25,373 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 18,895 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 14,814 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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SD54 EJU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SD54 EJU, 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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SD54 EJU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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