MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,832 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess worn (1.1.15 (a))
battery went flat
oil slightly low
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess worn (1.1.15 (a))
battery went flat
oil slightly low
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()
Offside Front play in steering rack arm
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both old perished 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both 145/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front play in steering rack arm
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both old perished 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & offside front 145/65/15 old & cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
engine oil low topped up 1/2ltr oil
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
engine oil low topped up 1/2 ltr oil
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer not working motor noise (3.5 (a))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
engine oil low topped up 1/2 ltr oil
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm 175/55/15 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/55/15 old & cracked 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working & offside (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/55/15 old & cracked 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
platic covers everywhere & offside rear bumper cracked
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
platic covers everywhere & offside rear bumper cracked
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
N/S/R TAIL LIGHT,ONE BULB OUT OF TWO NOT WORKING
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto?
Based on 4,040 MOT tests across 270 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OY53 YLM is a 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
Across all 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 52,385 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 City Pure 61 Semi-auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OY53 YLM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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OY53 YLM is a 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 20 February 2004.
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