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YG54 XLC

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Pink Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,788 mi
Last recorded97,788 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG54 XLC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 97,788 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 97,788 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 92,020 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 84,594 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2014 84,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 78,055 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

rear brakes noisey when operated

Pass 15 Jan 2013 72,980 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 72,980 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 69,652 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 69,650 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 53,590 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 37,730 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jan 2010 37,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2008 22,168 miles

o/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 28 Dec 2007 15,866 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2007 15,065 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 XLC is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Pink with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XLC, 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 XLC is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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