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HY54 WDJ

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

41,400 mi
Last recorded41,400 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY54 WDJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 41,400 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside number plate bulb dim

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear number plate requires refitting

both front shocks corroded

fuel cap seal very slightly perished

general under-body corrosion

minor chips in windscreen

oil sump pan corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2017 39,959 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 39,959 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle O/S/R PARKING BRAKE EFFORT LOW (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 38,478 miles

General under body-corrosion

oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2015 36,771 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 36,771 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 353,633 miles

ONE L.E.D INOP IN HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT

Pass 19 Sep 2013 33,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 33,842 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 32,410 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 30,747 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 29,099 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 27,355 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 25,608 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 24,538 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 23,722 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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HY54 WDJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver 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 HY54 WDJ, 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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HY54 WDJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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