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EU53 YLX

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

55,650 mi
Last recorded55,650 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 YLX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 55,650 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Fail 25 Jul 2017 55,641 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine manegment light on

misfire on engine

Fail 24 Jul 2017 55,634 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine manegment light on

misfire on engine

Pass 4 May 2016 54,692 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 May 2015 51,716 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 51,702 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

eml light on

Pass 13 Mar 2014 50,167 miles

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

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

offside front strut has play

offside front top mount has slight play

Fail 13 Mar 2014 50,167 miles

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

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

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

offside front strut has play

offside front top mount has slight play

Pass 20 Jan 2013 48,100 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust slightly corroded

front tyres worn on edges

n/s/f tyre has a small cut in side wall

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 20 Jan 2013 48,098 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

exhaust slightly corroded

front tyres worn on edges

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has a small cut in side wall

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 18 Jan 2012 41,977 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake pads visually low

fuel filler cap seal slight perrishing

rear no.plate slight perrishing

suspension components slight corrosion

undertrays fitted front to rear

various marks and scratches vechicle and wheels

Pass 16 Jan 2011 36,839 miles

fan belt noisey. rear no plate faded. doth seat belts twisted. sills coverd by plastic. under body coverd by plastic. damage to wheel trims. coil springs corroded. deep cut in n s rear tyre out side edge

Fail 16 Jan 2011 36,839 miles

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

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fan belt noisey. rear no plate faded. doth seat belts twisted. sills coverd by plastic. under body coverd by plastic. damage to wheel trims. coil springs corroded. deep cut in n s rear tyre out side edge

Pass 12 Jan 2010 30,978 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 22,887 miles

slight cracking to n/s/f tyre , n/s/r tyre slightly cracked

Fail 10 Jan 2009 22,887 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight cracking to n/s/f tyre , n/s/r tyre slightly cracked

Pass 7 Jan 2008 16,005 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Jan 2007 10,613 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight corrosion and wear to front brake discs †Front tyres wearing on edges (175 55 15) †Underbody covered in plastic trim

Pass 7 Jan 2007 10,613 miles

Slight corrosion and wear to front brake discs †Front tyres wearing on edges (175 55 15) †Underbody covered in plastic trim

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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EU53 YLX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU53 YLX, 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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EU53 YLX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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