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YD54 TLX

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

86,166 mi
Last recorded86,166 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD54 TLX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 86,166 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 83,678 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 83,677 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 82,441 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 7,770 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 73,057 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 67,635 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 60,263 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 49,244 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 30,325 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 19,396 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 8,612 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 6,810 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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YD54 TLX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YD54 TLX, 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 YD54 TLX registered?

YD54 TLX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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