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BK54 HWX

2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,036 mi
Last recorded54,036 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet48,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 HWX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 54,036 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 53,825 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 53,524 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 52,468 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 50,555 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 50,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2015 46,584 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 46,584 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2014 45,338 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 45,338 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 42,737 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 May 2012 40,915 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2012 40,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2011 38,395 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 36,105 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 33,861 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 33,861 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 30,884 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 30,884 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 24,840 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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BK54 HWX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BK54 HWX, 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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What year was BK54 HWX registered?

BK54 HWX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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