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RF04 YLY

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,482 mi
Last recorded7,482 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF04 YLY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 7,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2003 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2003 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2021 7,112 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 May 2020 6,959 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 6,831 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 May 2018 6,718 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 6,492 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2016 6,346 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

item removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 5 Jun 2015 5,917 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 5,748 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 5,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 5,356 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 5,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 4,933 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 May 2011 4,336 miles

nearside front noise suspect back plate rubbing

Fail 25 May 2010 3,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2010 3,826 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 3,125 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 2,427 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 2,426 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 May 2007 1,842 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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RF04 YLY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RF04 YLY, 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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What year was RF04 YLY registered?

RF04 YLY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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