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YC54 BWW

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,701 mi
Last recorded102,701 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 BWW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2015 102,701 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 102,701 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 10,001 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 9,993 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 97,597 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 97,596 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 93,261 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 93,261 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 79,482 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 79,480 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 65,234 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 48,567 miles

front tyres out of shape (stepped)

rear tyres perishing and slightly out of shape

Pass 2 Nov 2007 29,405 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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YC54 BWW is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YC54 BWW, 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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What year was YC54 BWW registered?

YC54 BWW is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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The MOT history for YC54 BWW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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