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FD53 YPF

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,539 mi
Last recorded60,539 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 YPF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 60,539 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 60,539 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 57,826 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 57,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 57,098 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 56,521 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 55,641 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 54,275 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 54,273 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2017 52,904 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 52,885 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 52,885 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front tyres uneven wear.ADVISE tracking

Pass 5 Apr 2014 51,876 miles

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

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

rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 15 Jun 2012 48,706 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 45,600 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 42,124 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 37,190 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2009 37,138 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 32,013 miles

near/side front tyre 195/45 VR 15 outer wall split not deep enough to reach the ply or cord

Fail 28 May 2008 32,013 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

near/side front tyre 195/45 VR 15 outer wall split not deep enough to reach the ply or cord

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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FD53 YPF is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FD53 YPF, 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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FD53 YPF is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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