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YC53 OGY

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,589 mi
Last recorded72,589 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 OGY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 72,589 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 72,572 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 70,647 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 70,647 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 68,217 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 65,566 miles

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)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 63,133 miles

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

Oil leak

high level brake light in op

Fail 23 Nov 2012 63,133 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

high level brake light in op

Pass 22 Nov 2011 56,390 miles

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

nearside and offside front macpherson strut top bearings slightly siezed.

Fail 19 Nov 2010 47,934 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 47,934 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 39,573 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 39,573 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 30,051 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 17,608 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 7,828 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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YC53 OGY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YC53 OGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC53 OGY registered?

YC53 OGY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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