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YC54 BYK

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,920 mi
Last recorded86,920 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 86,920 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both wipers split on ends

Pass 11 Jan 2021 80,126 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 77,575 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 77,575 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 71,318 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 71,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 68,268 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plastic floor covers

Fail 27 Sep 2017 68,268 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plastic floor covers

Pass 21 Sep 2016 64,275 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 56,832 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2015 56,832 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 50,567 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 11,749 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine sump very corroded leaking oil

Pass 11 Oct 2012 49,313 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 49,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 39,468 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 29,996 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 24,378 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre has cut in inner sidewall not showing chords and caused by under inflation

Pass 28 Oct 2008 22,855 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 16,315 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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YC54 BYK is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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