MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,205 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Emissions not tested Due to engine making excessive noise and oil light flashing when moved on to emissions machine (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides, offside quite alot ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive close to fail as leave a little puddle and oil light flashing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded gx08naa (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides, offside quite alot ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive close to fail as leave a little puddle and oil light flashing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded gx08naa (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front tyre tread wearing uneven
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
offside front tyre starting to wear uneven
both inner sills rusty
rear metal brake pipes rusty
rear sub frame rusty
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside front tyre has been run flat and has a grove in the side wall.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Plastic covers fitted to sills and most of floor pan,not allowing full inspection of these areas
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?
Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.
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OE04 YTB is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Cream with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 48,984 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) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OE04 YTB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Smart (mcc) Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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OE04 YTB is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 28 June 2004.
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