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YG54 OWY

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,699 mi
Last recorded35,699 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG54 OWY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 35,699 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 35,697 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 31 May 2016 35,255 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cracking to o/s and n/s front brake hoses

stop lamp multibulbs not working more than 50%

underside of vehicle covered by plastic covers

Pass 1 Oct 2015 34,249 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 34,245 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

1 multi bulb not working top brake light

Pass 15 Nov 2011 31,813 miles

front brake pads low

o/s and n/s/ rear brake pipes light corrosion

o/s/f tyre spltting

Fail 15 Nov 2011 31,813 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads low

o/s and n/s/ rear brake pipes light corrosion

o/s/f tyre spltting

Pass 17 Nov 2010 29,149 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 29,122 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 26,203 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Fail 3 Dec 2009 26,203 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Fail 20 Nov 2008 22,733 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 22,733 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 19,589 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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YG54 OWY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YG54 OWY, 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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YG54 OWY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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