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FA04 YWR

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,829 mi
Last recorded108,829 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 YWR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 108,829 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 108,827 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 104,725 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jul 2015 104,725 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 98,832 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering aid fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2014 98,832 miles

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

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering aid fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2013 95,367 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 93,793 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

full test not carried out ,plastic undertray fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2011 88,058 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 88,058 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 74,615 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 74,615 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 59,231 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 45,647 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 32,399 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)

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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FA04 YWR is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FA04 YWR, 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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FA04 YWR is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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