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AY54 YUG

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,440 mi
Last recorded60,440 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 YUG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 60,440 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2025

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all (5.3.2 (b))

ubcc

undertray fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2024 51,769 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2023 41,950 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 38,416 miles

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

Undertrays fitted front to rear.

Pass 5 Oct 2021 32,222 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 1 Oct 2021 32,222 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 5 Oct 2020 26,645 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 24,708 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 23,260 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 23,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 19,640 miles

Offside Front Wing mirror glass cracked but does not affect view behind

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 6 Sep 2016 18,753 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 17,936 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 17,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 16,653 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 16,242 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2012 15,799 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 13,588 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 13,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2010 11,079 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 9,064 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 7,187 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 7,182 miles

Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2007 5,439 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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AY54 YUG is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AY54 YUG, 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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What year was AY54 YUG registered?

AY54 YUG is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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