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FM04 VYH

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Yellow Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

119,268 mi
Last recorded119,268 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 VYH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 119,268 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 118,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 113,920 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 109,023 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 105,230 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 102,008 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 98,577 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 89,994 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 80,466 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap sealing ring cracking

n/s and o/s front shock absorber covers deteriated

Pass 24 Jun 2011 70,965 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 70,965 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 59,019 miles

fuel cap sealing washer deteriating

Fail 24 Jun 2010 59,019 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

fuel cap sealing washer deteriating

Pass 22 Jun 2009 48,496 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 37,289 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 25 Jun 2007 23,585 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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FM04 VYH is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Yellow with a 698cc 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 FM04 VYH, 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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FM04 VYH is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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