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NY04 ADY

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

71,283 mi
Last recorded71,283 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY04 ADY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 71,283 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 71,283 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2019 65,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 57,994 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 57,994 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2018 57,979 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 57,751 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2015 57,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 391 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 50,709 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 48,110 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 45,086 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 40,109 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 40,109 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 35,957 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 35,957 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 33,416 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 33,416 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 31,153 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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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NY04 ADY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NY04 ADY, 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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NY04 ADY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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