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AY54 YVH

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

62,426 mi
Last recorded62,426 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 YVH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 62,426 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 61,374 miles

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 61,374 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 57,969 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 27 Apr 2020 57,969 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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 25 Feb 2019 55,230 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 55,230 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 46,732 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 46,732 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 37,476 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 29,687 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 23,800 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 21,572 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 21,037 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 19,845 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 18,635 miles

both front tyres perished

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside front tyre has a small cut not exposing cords

Pass 4 Mar 2010 17,445 miles

both front tyres perished.

off side front tyre inner side wall has a small cut.

Pass 24 Feb 2009 15,412 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 13,788 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 10,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 10,142 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 YVH is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YVH, 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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AY54 YVH is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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