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YC54 BYH

2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,523 mi
Last recorded110,523 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet48,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 BYH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 110,523 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion noticed under body

Pass 8 Nov 2018 110,509 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

surface corrosion underneath car

Fail 5 Jun 2017 110,507 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

light on dash

manifold cracked

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2015 107,857 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 97,581 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2014 97,581 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2013 81,037 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2013 81,037 miles

Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 65,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 65,795 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 56,240 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 47,707 miles

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2009 37,605 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 37,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 27,364 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 19,848 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?

Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
3,323
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,073
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,072
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 667
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 640
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YC54 BYH is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 48,984 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) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC54 BYH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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

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