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OY53 YLM

2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

79,832 mi
Last recorded79,832 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto52,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 YLM
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pure 61 Semi-auto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 79,832 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess worn (1.1.15 (a))

battery went flat

oil slightly low

Fail 12 Jan 2023 79,832 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 79,007 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Fail 11 Jan 2022 79,007 miles

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 ()

Pass 12 Jan 2021 78,297 miles

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))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 78,297 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 77,793 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 76,161 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 76,161 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 74,964 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm 175/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 73,887 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/55/15 old & cracked 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 73,887 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 72,102 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 72,102 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 71,248 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 69,982 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 68,434 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

platic covers everywhere & offside rear bumper cracked

Fail 16 Jan 2013 68,434 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 67,006 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 67,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 63,163 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 57,596 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 57,596 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 51,172 miles

N/S/R TAIL LIGHT,ONE BULB OUT OF TWO NOT WORKING

Fail 23 Jan 2009 51,129 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 44,377 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 33,817 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 33,817 miles

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.

71.4%
Pass Rate
3,857
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
270
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 133
Stop lamp not working 117
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 101
Headlamp aim too low 98
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 90
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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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