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FD54 OVH

2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,642 mi
Last recorded104,642 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet48,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 OVH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 104,642 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 103,577 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 102,737 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 102,161 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 102,161 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 101,214 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 101,214 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour wing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour wing (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 100,933 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 100,729 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 100,729 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 May 2018 100,009 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 May 2018 100,009 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 98,414 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 97,924 miles

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

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

filler cap seal cracking

Fail 3 Dec 2015 97,915 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis spring top mount (2.4.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

filler cap seal cracking

Pass 4 Dec 2014 75,037 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2014 75,037 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 51,684 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 32,437 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 31,032 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 29,789 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 26,716 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 19,315 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 9,154 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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FD54 OVH is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FD54 OVH, 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 FD54 OVH registered?

FD54 OVH is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 16 November 2004.

Is FD54 OVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD54 OVH shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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