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AJ54 YCB

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,012 mi
Last recorded60,012 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 YCB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 60,012 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 57,728 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s,o/s (5.2.3 (e))

n/s,o/s front tyres worn smooth from inner edge

Fail 24 Aug 2018 57,728 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s,o/s (5.2.3 (e))

n/s,o/s front tyres worn smooth from inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2017 51,786 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 51,779 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 48,274 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 45,119 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 41,423 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 33,437 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 33,431 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 25,532 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 25,532 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 21,047 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 16,819 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 12,085 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 9,758 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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AJ54 YCB is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 48,548 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ54 YCB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ54 YCB is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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