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BT54 YLZ

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,865 mi
Last recorded99,865 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 YLZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 99,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material transverse (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 98,402 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 61,139 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 58,876 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 58,876 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 56,519 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 53,669 miles

N/S/F tyre has a puncture to close to side wall to repair

Pass 1 Jun 2015 52,118 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 50,653 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

fuel cap seal is starting to perish

offside rear tyre is perishing

Pass 7 Aug 2013 47,987 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 47,986 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 43,621 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 43,621 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 39,954 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 39,954 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2009 34,802 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wipers smear

Pass 5 Dec 2009 34,802 miles

wipers smear

Pass 11 Dec 2008 28,861 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 28,858 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 21,597 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
Full Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet reliability report

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BT54 YLZ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BT54 YLZ, 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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BT54 YLZ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 18 December 2004.

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