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BV04 YBM

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

48,031 mi
Last recorded48,031 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 YBM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 48,031 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 47,835 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 47,258 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 46,764 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 45,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 44,632 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 43,910 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 43,909 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 15 May 2013 32,412 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 32,370 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded and worn

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2011 24,387 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 24,311 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 May 2010 17,865 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 16,266 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 12,619 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 9,394 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
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BV04 YBM is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BV04 YBM, 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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BV04 YBM is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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