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YH54 EFT

2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

48,210 mi
Last recorded48,210 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet48,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 EFT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 48,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 47,393 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion to shock absorber bodies (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine sump corroded

front suspension componants and hubs have corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2023 45,989 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 44,226 miles

Engine sump corroded and leaking slightly.

Fuel cap seal deteriorated.

Pass 28 Sep 2021 42,866 miles

Sump corroded and has a minor oil leak.

Pass 25 Aug 2020 41,167 miles

Engine sump corroded and leaking slightly.

Fuel cap seal deteriorated.

High level brake light not fully functioning.

Fail 25 Aug 2020 41,167 miles

Engine sump corroded and leaking slightly.

Fuel cap seal deteriorated.

High level brake light not fully functioning.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 39,571 miles

Engine has minor oil leak.

Fuel cap seal deteriorated but still sealing correctly.

High level brake light not fully functioning.

Pass 27 Sep 2018 37,575 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inside edge.

Front brake pads wearing thin.

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated.

Pass 25 Sep 2017 35,635 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 33,955 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 32,355 miles

Engine sump corroded.

Fail 29 Sep 2015 32,355 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine sump corroded.

Pass 25 Sep 2014 30,307 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inside edge (not seriously weakened).

Sump corroded.

Pass 19 Sep 2013 28,220 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 26,465 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 24,459 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 22,211 miles

o/s/r tyre has cuts in the inner sidewall but not deep enough to expose chords

Pass 22 Sep 2009 19,512 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 15,921 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 10,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 10,193 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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YH54 EFT is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YH54 EFT, 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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YH54 EFT is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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