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YC53 OHA

2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

61,926 mi
Last recorded61,926 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto52,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 OHA
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pure 61 Semi-auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 61,926 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output water in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

service light on

Fail 28 Nov 2018 61,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavy cracks in tread shoulder cord visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output water in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

service light on

Pass 16 Oct 2017 60,386 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 60,369 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 60,202 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 60,202 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 58,267 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 50,560 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2013 50,560 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2012 39,789 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2011 30,718 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake discs slightly worn/scored

oil leak(near gearbox)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 30,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake discs slightly worn/scored

front wipers poor

nearside rear tyre cracked/perished

oil leak(near gearbox)

Fail 4 Feb 2010 23,931 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 4 Feb 2010 23,931 miles

both front tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 2 Feb 2009 22,827 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 20,029 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 16,734 miles

How Reliable is the Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto?

Based on 4,040 MOT tests across 270 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
3,857
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
270
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 133
Stop lamp not working 117
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 101
Headlamp aim too low 98
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 90
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YC53 OHA is a 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 52,385 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC53 OHA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YC53 OHA is a 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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