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DG54 NBA

2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

100,061 mi
Last recorded100,061 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet48,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 NBA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 100,061 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 99,028 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 98,152 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 97,381 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 97,381 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 96,459 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 96,456 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 94,959 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 91,981 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 88,765 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 84,356 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 79,776 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 75,245 miles

offside nearside rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2013 70,838 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body undershields restrict under body inspection

Pass 1 Oct 2012 65,669 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011
Fail 20 Sep 2011

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 51,363 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 51,363 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake pipe across rear axle is corroded

front brake discs are worn

Pass 15 Sep 2009 42,399 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 30,564 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 22,580 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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DG54 NBA is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DG54 NBA, 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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DG54 NBA is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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