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YH54 UHX

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

51,542 mi
Last recorded51,542 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 UHX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 51,542 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 51,537 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 45,244 miles

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

Coil spring corroded n/s/f, o/s/f, n/s/r. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s/r, o/s/r. (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/r. (5.2.3 (e))

suspension components corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2019 45,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded n/s/f, o/s/f, n/s/r. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s/r, o/s/r. (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/r. (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil low.

suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2018 32,054 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe unions corroded but not to excess (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 29,335 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 29,335 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 27,743 miles

Some deterioration of offside and nearside headlamp lenses. Pattern just visible.

Pass 25 Sep 2015 26,477 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 25,058 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring starting to deteriorate.

Fail 22 Sep 2014 25,054 miles

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

Fuel cap sealing ring starting to deteriorate.

Pass 3 Oct 2013 23,343 miles

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

fuel filler cap seal starting to split

Fail 4 Sep 2013 23,298 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Fuel filler cap seal perished

Rear reg plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 12 Sep 2012 21,484 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2011 19,104 miles

Both rear tyres have age cracks

Fail 27 Sep 2011 19,104 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres have age cracks

Pass 16 Oct 2009 18,538 miles

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

tyres starting to crack

Pass 16 Oct 2008 15,717 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 12,857 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2007 12,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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 UHX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UHX, 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 UHX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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