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HY54 WCN

2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,486 mi
Last recorded126,486 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet48,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY54 WCN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 126,486 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 122,007 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 114,919 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016
Fail 25 Jul 2016

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 98,217 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2014 93,435 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 93,427 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside front tyre on limit

Pass 3 Jul 2013 89,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine noise

Pass 22 Jun 2012 84,853 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 80,429 miles

All brake pipes lightly corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2011 80,429 miles

All brake pipes lightly corroded

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 74,913 miles

Both front brake discs in poor condition

Front wheel alignment out wearing inside edges

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 12 Feb 2010 74,913 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front brake discs in poor condition

Front wheel alignment out wearing inside edges

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on both edges under inflated.slightly mishaped

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 66,837 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 66,790 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre below limit on outer edge.

offside rear tyre below limit on inner edge.

Pass 21 Aug 2007 49,873 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
Full Smart (mcc) Cabriolet reliability report

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HY54 WCN is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HY54 WCN, 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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HY54 WCN is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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