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YC04 XWH

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

71,989 mi
Last recorded71,989 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 XWH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 71,989 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2017 71,989 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 67,550 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 67,527 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive test had to be stopped due to car over heating on test (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating side and stop (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 May 2015 63,302 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 60,361 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 60,361 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 55,277 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2012 49,043 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 49,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 41,958 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 41,799 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 36,321 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 36,321 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 29,808 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 29,808 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 24,764 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 20,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 20,247 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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YC04 XWH is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 48,548 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 Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC04 XWH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YC04 XWH is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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