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SF04 UEY

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

58,099 mi
Last recorded58,099 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 58,099 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2013 53,485 miles

o/s/f tyre low tread on inner edge

Fail 25 Mar 2013 53,316 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/f tyre low tread on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2012 47,467 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 47,467 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2011 39,367 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight oil leak on back of engine

Pass 17 May 2011 39,367 miles

slight oil leak on back of engine

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 34,170 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 34,170 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 20 May 2009 30,700 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 28,254 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 28,254 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2007 22,363 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 22,363 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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 UEY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SF04 UEY, 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 UEY registered?

SF04 UEY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 5 May 2004.

Is SF04 UEY safe to buy?

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