MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,428 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Direction indicator slightly discoloured All indicator bulbs discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front nearside and offside sill to inner arch corroding
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight movement steering uj (2.3 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear slight perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front fog lamp not working
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
front ends of both sills/inner wheel arches rusty
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front fog lamp not working
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
front ends of both sills/inner wheel arches rusty
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front fog lamp not working
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
all 4 brake hoses perishing
front inner brake pads low? not clearly visible
front of ends of sills/inner wheel arches getting rusty
fuel cap seal perishing
plastic covers etc prevent full inspection
Brake hose slightly damaged all 4 perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front fog lamp not working
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
fuel cap seal perishing
plastic covers etc prevent full inspection
Headlamp levelling device inoperative both not working (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake hose slightly damaged all 4 perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front fog lamp not working
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
fuel cap seal perishing
plastic covers etc prevent full inspection
both front and rear brake hoses perishing
both front lower swivel and track rod end joint dust boots deteriorating
front and rear suspension springs rusty
windscreen washers weak
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
both front and rear brake hoses perishing
both front lower swivel and track rod end joint dust boots deteriorating
front and rear suspension springs rusty
windscreen washers weak
both front and rear brake hoses perishing
both front lower swivel and track rod end joint dust boots deteriorating
front and rear suspension springs rusty
windscreen washers weak
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
both front and rear brake hoses perishing
both front lower swivel and track rod end joint dust boots deteriorating
front and rear suspension springs rusty
windscreen washers weak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake hoses starting to perish
suspension springs getting rusty
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake hoses starting to perish
suspension springs getting rusty
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
STRONGLY ADVISE check front brake pads, suspect worn very low, not clearly visible
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front + o/s rear tyres perishing, replace ASAP
o/s rear tyre wearing close to wear markers
suspension springs getting rusty
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
STRONGLY ADVISE check front brake pads, suspect worn very low, not clearly visible
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front + o/s rear tyres perishing, replace ASAP
o/s rear tyre wearing close to wear markers
suspension springs getting rusty
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front suspension springs rusty
front tyres perishing
inner front brake pads wearing low?
o/s rear tyre perishing and wearing low on edge
speedo illumination not working?
steering lock?
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front suspension springs rusty
front tyres perishing
inner front brake pads wearing low?
o/s rear tyre perishing and wearing low on edge
speedo illumination not working?
steering lock?
NOTE underguards prevent full isnpection
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
NOTE underguards prevent full isnpection
NOTE plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection
n/s rear & both front tyres perishing
NOTE plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
n/s rear & both front tyres perishing
NOTE plastic covers fitted
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
cut in n/s rear tyre tread
NOTE plastic covers fitted
cut in n/s rear tyre tread
NOTE plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection
check centre stop lamp bulb function
rear number plate deteriorating
not all bulbs working in centre rear stop lamp
o/s & n/s front wiper blades perishing
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?
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OY54 AUO is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 OY54 AUO, 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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OY54 AUO is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 24 September 2004.
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