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HV54 YKP

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,053 mi
Last recorded29,053 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 YKP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 29,053 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 28,316 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 27,426 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 26,801 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 24,915 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 22,110 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 16,383 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 13,720 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 10,512 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 10,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 8,765 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 6,346 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

underside of vehicle very muddy.

Pass 28 Sep 2007 4,792 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 4,792 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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
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HV54 YKP is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HV54 YKP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV54 YKP registered?

HV54 YKP is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is HV54 YKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV54 YKP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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