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YH54 GXV

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Grey Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

108,044 mi
Last recorded108,044 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 GXV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 108,044 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted obscuring inspection of some components

vehicle body and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2022 106,347 miles

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

Front N/S & O/S HUBS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

N/S & O/S FRONT & REAR INNER SILLS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear SUBFRAME SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Fail 13 Apr 2022 106,347 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER ARCH (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER ARCH (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front N/S & O/S HUBS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

N/S & O/S FRONT & REAR INNER SILLS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear SUBFRAME SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 5 Feb 2021 106,211 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

fuel cap seal perished

underside of vehicle heavy corrsion

Fail 1 Feb 2021 106,185 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play spring displaced (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

fuel cap seal perished

underside of vehicle heavy corrsion

Pass 4 Feb 2020 105,506 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

fuel cap seal perishing

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2020 105,506 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

fuel cap seal perishing

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2019 104,554 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 103,853 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 103,853 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 99,664 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 95,021 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 95,021 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 93,622 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all front and rear suspension components corroding

front brakes slightly binding

Fail 27 Feb 2015 93,622 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all front and rear suspension components corroding

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

front brakes slightly binding

Pass 18 Mar 2014 92,106 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 92,105 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 90,400 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2013 90,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2012 80,835 miles

most brake pipes started to corrode

n/s drive shaft oil seal slightly leaking

only just got through emmisions on lambda

Pass 12 Oct 2011 68,256 miles

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

o/s/r tyre has deep cut in tread

Pass 4 Nov 2010 66,785 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside front headlamp noisy(adjuster)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 62,335 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Nov 2008 47,180 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 32,907 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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YH54 GXV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Grey with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YH54 GXV, 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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YH54 GXV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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