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SF04 FYA

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF04 FYA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2013

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 34,761 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 30,311 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 25,996 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 21,834 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009
Fail 3 Feb 2009 18,667 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 15,090 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 11,522 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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SF04 FYA is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 SF04 FYA, 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 SF04 FYA registered?

SF04 FYA is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 4 March 2004.

Is SF04 FYA safe to buy?

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