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YC53 UFU

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,523 mi
Last recorded108,523 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 UFU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 108,523 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 107,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 105,336 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 97,335 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 93,788 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 87,693 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 82,914 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 78,632 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2017 78,631 miles

Central engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 72,650 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 72,649 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 64,637 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 59,384 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2014 59,384 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 47,443 miles

air bag light on

Pass 20 Mar 2012 42,768 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 34,827 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 28,328 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 18,622 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 13,330 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 11,502 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Roadster?

Based on 33,271 MOT tests across 2,102 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
3,229
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 713
position lamp(s) not working 623
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 587
Stop lamp not working 538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
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YC53 UFU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 55,275 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Roadster fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 713 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC53 UFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Smart (mcc) Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YC53 UFU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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