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HY53 YBO

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,189 mi
Last recorded91,189 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 YBO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 91,189 miles

both front tyres outer sidewalls split

rear wiperblade split

Fail 4 Apr 2018 91,189 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel steering shaft universal joint worn to excess steering rack end (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres outer side walls split

rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 Mar 2017 89,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 89,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 86,653 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre starting to split

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front tyre starting to split

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 86,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre starting to split

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front tyre starting to split

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 84,093 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2015 84,091 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 81,223 miles

Both front brake disc,s worn and slightly corroded

Drivers seat belt slightly twisted

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Horn not working on all points

Fail 10 Apr 2014 81,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both front brake disc,s worn and slightly corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2013 73,208 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 63,659 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 56,630 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre and tread 2-3mm

o/s/r tyre tread 2-3mm

Pass 12 Apr 2010 50,716 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 47,147 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2008 42,285 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Feb 2007 33,498 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 33,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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HY53 YBO is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HY53 YBO, 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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HY53 YBO is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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