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OY53 YLE

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,039 mi
Last recorded60,039 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 YLE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2015 60,039 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 60,039 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 53,355 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 48,539 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 48,539 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 42,655 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 38,127 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 33,690 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 33,690 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 28,669 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 23,911 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 18,936 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
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OY53 YLE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OY53 YLE, 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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OY53 YLE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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