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GV04 RYY

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Yellow Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

52,885 mi
Last recorded52,885 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 RYY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2011 52,885 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 47,414 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 47,414 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 36,157 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 28,140 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 28,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 19,115 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 19,115 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GV04 RYY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Yellow with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GV04 RYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV04 RYY registered?

GV04 RYY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 16 April 2004.

Is GV04 RYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV04 RYY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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