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YF04 XUL

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,386 mi
Last recorded75,386 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 XUL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 75,386 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2019 75,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

covers fitted

head lights are deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2018 74,538 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 73,270 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 68,164 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 64,817 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 59,520 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 59,520 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 53,226 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 30 Jan 2012 48,345 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 48,345 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 44,075 miles

fuel cap seal deteriorating.

Pass 6 Nov 2009 41,282 miles

n/s handbrake efficiency low

Pass 4 Jul 2008 26,555 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 21,569 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 21,569 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

noise from front wheels possible pad wear indicator

smell of feul unable to detect leak

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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YF04 XUL is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YF04 XUL, 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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YF04 XUL is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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