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SL54 YMK

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,909 mi
Last recorded36,909 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 YMK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 36,909 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 36,909 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 35,833 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 35,833 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 34,221 miles

Rear number plate slightly detiorated

Pass 15 Sep 2021 32,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 32,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 32,135 miles

Rear number plate detiorated

Pass 25 Sep 2019 31,235 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 31,235 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 29,311 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear number plate slightly detiorated

Fail 17 Sep 2018 29,311 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear number plate slightly detiorated

Pass 25 Sep 2017 27,697 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear number plate slightly detiorated

Fail 25 Sep 2017 27,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear number plate slightly detiorated

Pass 22 Sep 2016 25,662 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 25,662 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 23,668 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 21,731 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 21,731 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 19,642 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 19,642 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 17,870 miles

air bag light indicating a fault

Pass 22 Sep 2011 15,935 miles

air bag light on dash

Pass 27 Sep 2010 13,867 miles

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2009 11,776 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 9,959 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 8,178 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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SL54 YMK is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SL54 YMK, 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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SL54 YMK is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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