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MA54 YYV

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,965 mi
Last recorded72,965 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA54 YYV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 72,965 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged near side front (4.1.D.1e)

Valve stem slightly damaged offside rear (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 72,965 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint off side front (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside wiper inop (8.2.2)

Valve stem slightly damaged near side front (4.1.D.1e)

Valve stem slightly damaged offside rear (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 69,123 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 69,123 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 66,141 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 62,594 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 60,255 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 60,249 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 57,554 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 51,143 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 44,179 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 36,515 miles

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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MA54 YYV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MA54 YYV, 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.

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What year was MA54 YYV registered?

MA54 YYV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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