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YC53 OHH

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

45,366 mi
Last recorded45,366 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 OHH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 45,366 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 45,366 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major leak of exhaust gas from back box (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 43,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack and close to limit 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside and nearside headlamp lenses deteriorating, beam images hazy

offside and nearside rear chassis legs corroding

Fail 12 Aug 2024 43,848 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner edge, split down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack and close to limit 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside and nearside headlamp lenses deteriorating, beam images hazy

offside and nearside rear chassis legs corroding

Pass 10 Aug 2023 42,212 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 40,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 40,004 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 37,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 35,532 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and deteriorating in tread area

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Aug 2020 35,532 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and deteriorating in tread area

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2019 33,682 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Sep 2018 30,474 miles

all four shock absorber casings starting to corrode

Pass 13 Sep 2017 27,118 miles

Central Front Inner Items removed from driver's view prior to test windscreen had sat nav mounting removed before test

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

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

Offside Rear fuel cap sealing ring is perishing and cracking

Pass 12 Sep 2016 24,495 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 22,288 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 20,972 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 20,299 miles

Vehicle in need of a full brake service.

Fail 8 May 2014 20,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle in need of a full brake service.

Pass 17 May 2013 19,180 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 19,180 miles

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 18,745 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 15,739 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 14,045 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 13,430 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 11,793 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 9,913 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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YC53 OHH is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YC53 OHH, 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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YC53 OHH is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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