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YF04 BVY

2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Cream Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

60,214 mi
Last recorded60,214 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet48,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 BVY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2004
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 60,214 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases crack in manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

engine oil leak

large undertrays obscurring some components

Pass 19 Jul 2021 59,289 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 59,281 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 57,699 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 57,696 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 55,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Has cracking due to age (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top of B post (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 55,793 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high pattern incorrect (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Has cracking due to age (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top of B post (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 52,396 miles

Brake pedal slightly 'spongy'

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 52,393 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal slightly 'spongy'

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 48,550 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 45,219 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 42,578 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 37,984 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 33,793 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 30,178 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 27,613 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 21,637 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 21,490 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 11,750 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YF04 BVY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Cream with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YF04 BVY, 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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YF04 BVY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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