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AY54 YWP

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

74,644 mi
Last recorded74,644 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 YWP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 74,644 miles

Steering suspension and brake system components all corroded

Fail 7 May 2021 74,644 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Steering suspension and brake system components all corroded

Pass 11 May 2020 67,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 64,224 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 62,163 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 59,875 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 53,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyres perishing

Pass 19 Sep 2014 49,682 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 49,682 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 48,711 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 46,047 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 42,547 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 37,621 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 37,554 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 32,705 miles

Both rear tyres starting to deterioate

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 25,380 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 18,879 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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AY54 YWP is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 46,856 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY54 YWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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

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