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YH54 GYK

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Grey Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,905 mi
Last recorded51,905 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 51,905 miles

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

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

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

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

no parking brake effect on the osr wheel,but has passed the efficiency brake test at 19%

Fail 30 Sep 2014 51,905 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

no parking brake effect on the osr wheel,but has passed the efficiency brake test at 19%

Fail 30 Sep 2013 50,672 miles

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

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

slight play in a osf suspension component

Pass 30 Sep 2013 50,672 miles

slight play in a osf suspension component

Pass 26 Sep 2012 48,756 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2011 45,944 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 45,942 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 42,836 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 39,643 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 33,345 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 26,064 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 26,064 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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YH54 GYK is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Grey with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GYK, 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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What year was YH54 GYK registered?

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

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The MOT history for YH54 GYK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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