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SD54 LYR

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,292 mi
Last recorded87,292 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD54 LYR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 87,292 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 87,289 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 84,784 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 82,580 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 82,564 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 76,212 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 68,740 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 66,399 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight detioration on fuel cap seal

slight play in offside front top mount

Pass 30 Dec 2013 52,404 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 41,524 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 37,414 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 37,414 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 30,146 miles

both front brake disc in poor condition

Fail 19 Apr 2011 30,146 miles

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

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

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

both front brake disc in poor condition

front brake pads look low

Pass 18 Nov 2009 19,999 miles

Both rear tyre,s slightly out of shape

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

small cut innearside front tyre wall

Fail 18 Nov 2009 19,999 miles

Both rear tyre,s slightly out of shape

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

small cut innearside front tyre wall

Pass 28 Oct 2008 14,992 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 12,317 miles

both front wipers smearing slighly

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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SD54 LYR is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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

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