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YC54 BXF

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

40,513 mi
Last recorded40,513 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 BXF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 40,513 miles

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 40,691 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Car has missfire

eml on

Pass 6 Feb 2014 38,831 miles

Beam deflectors fitted to headlamps

Gearbox mounting defective

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2014 38,831 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2013 28,550 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 28,550 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 14,465 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 14,404 miles

front brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2010 13,337 miles

front brake disc very heavily corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2009 12,013 miles

front brake disc heavily corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2008 11,011 miles

drivers seatbelt slightly twisted still functioning correctly

Pass 17 Apr 2007 10,174 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 10,174 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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YC54 BXF is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC54 BXF, 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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What year was YC54 BXF registered?

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

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