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YF04 XWH

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

70,062 mi
Last recorded70,062 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 XWH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 70,062 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (slightly) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 66,388 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 66,388 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering track rod end ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 62,262 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 62,262 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering balljoint in position of trackrod end (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 145 65 15 (4.1.E.1)

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

front wiper effectiveness reduced but still clear screen

Pass 13 Oct 2015 57,710 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 57,710 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 52,975 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 48,139 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 43,264 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 39,207 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 36,122 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 32,787 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 32,787 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 30,289 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 19,093 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 19,093 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play on gearbox bearing where offside driveshaft inner constant velosity joint attatches to gearbox.

Pass 14 May 2007 16,187 miles

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 XWH is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XWH, 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 XWH is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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