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YB04 MUP

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145 mi
Last recorded145 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB04 MUP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 145 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 65,274 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged both front hoses , cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack

Road wheel slightly distorted both front wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 29 Aug 2018 65,269 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle , to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly damaged both front hoses , cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Road wheel slightly distorted both front wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 26 Aug 2017
Pass 18 Apr 2016 47,871 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 47,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 43,664 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 43,604 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 41,603 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 39,029 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 34,749 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 34,749 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 28,744 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 27,663 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 27,663 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn close to limit

brake warning light present on dash

front pads low

n/s rear brake noisey

Pass 2 Jan 2009 24,756 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 24,756 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 19,481 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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YB04 MUP is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YB04 MUP, 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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YB04 MUP is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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