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LR04 YTX

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

94,793 mi
Last recorded94,793 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR04 YTX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 94,793 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 90,600 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 90,592 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 85,345 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 85,344 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 78,596 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 78,595 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2018 70,926 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Feb 2018 70,925 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Feb 2017 69,260 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2017 69,260 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 63,546 miles

Front both front brake discs corroded

Front wiper blades poor

Fail 6 Feb 2016 63,545 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front both front brake discs corroded

Front wiper blades poor

Pass 5 Feb 2015 55,147 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 55,174 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 52,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

mainfeed brakepipes obscured

outer sill covers fitted

rear tyres cracking/low

Pass 4 Feb 2014 51,415 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 51,415 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 49,975 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

crack in manifold

Fail 4 Feb 2013 49,959 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

crack in manifold

Pass 3 Feb 2012 48,578 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 5 Feb 2011 43,226 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

crack in exhaust manifold.

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate.

steering feels slightly stiff on lock to lock.

underside of vehicle not fully inspected due to under guard trays fitted.

Pass 5 Feb 2011 43,226 miles

crack in exhaust manifold.

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate.

steering feels slightly stiff on lock to lock.

underside of vehicle not fully inspected due to under guard trays fitted.

Pass 16 Jan 2010 35,824 miles

Exhaust trim restricts emission probe from entering exhaust

Fail 16 Jan 2010 35,824 miles

Exhaust trim restricts emission probe from entering exhaust

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 30,551 miles

Wiper action poor

Pass 6 Feb 2008 19,485 miles

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

Pass 23 Feb 2007 19,075 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 19,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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LR04 YTX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 LR04 YTX, 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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LR04 YTX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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