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OE04 YTB

2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Cream Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,205 mi
Last recorded74,205 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet48,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE04 YTB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2004
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 74,205 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 74,205 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 74,200 miles

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))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 71,634 miles

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))

Fail 27 Nov 2021 71,634 miles

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))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 69,732 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre tread wearing uneven

Pass 18 May 2019 68,294 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

offside front tyre starting to wear uneven

Pass 17 Feb 2018 67,133 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 64,954 miles

both inner sills rusty

rear metal brake pipes rusty

rear sub frame rusty

Pass 19 Nov 2015 64,459 miles

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)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 64,459 miles

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)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 56,364 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2013 53,331 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 49,964 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2011 44,637 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 44,537 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 39,684 miles

Plastic covers fitted to sills and most of floor pan,not allowing full inspection of these areas

Pass 15 Sep 2009 32,236 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 25,295 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 25,295 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 17,568 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?

Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
3,323
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,073
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,072
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 667
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 640
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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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