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YC04 XWW

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,538 mi
Last recorded56,538 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 XWW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 56,538 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2023 56,523 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2022 55,144 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 54,800 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 54,800 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low Nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 54,786 miles

General corrosion

Fail 21 Nov 2020 54,786 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

General corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2019 53,935 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 53,819 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 53,780 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 10 Jun 2017 53,780 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 52,652 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 48,887 miles

Surface corrosion on brake pipes ( cleaned and greased )

Fail 11 May 2015 48,888 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak from sump ( Corroded thru )

Surface corrosion on brake pipes ( cleaned and greased )

Pass 23 Apr 2014 45,211 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 45,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 39,631 miles

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

windscreen marked by wiper

Pass 30 Mar 2012 34,338 miles

fuel cap sealing washer cracked

steering slightly stiff and notchy

windscreen marked by wiper

Fail 30 Mar 2012 34,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

windscreen marked by wiper

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

front wheel alignment advised

fuel cap sealing washer cracked

nearside front tread splitting

steering slightly stiff and notchy

Pass 12 May 2010 21,731 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2009 10,735 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 9,826 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 9,826 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 8,577 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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YC04 XWW is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YC04 XWW, 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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YC04 XWW is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 7 April 2004.

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