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YIB 2471

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

17,153 mi
Last recorded17,153 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIB 2471
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 17,153 miles

n/s front tyre is wearing on inner edge of tread

o/s front tyre is cracking on outer side wall

Pass 10 Oct 2013 16,816 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 10 Oct 2013 16,816 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2012 15,398 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyresare wearing on inner edges of tread

o/s front wheel bearing is slightly worn

Pass 6 Oct 2011 13,636 miles

n/s front tyre is wearing on inner edge of tread

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and underside of vehicle

Fail 6 Oct 2011 13,636 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s front tyre is wearing on inner edge of tread

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Oct 2010 12,248 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 6,877 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 58 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 17,980 miles

air bag light remaining on

both rear tyres close to legal limit (2mm)

slight weap from n/s/f shock absorber

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Roadster?

Based on 33,271 MOT tests across 2,102 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
3,229
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 713
position lamp(s) not working 623
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 587
Stop lamp not working 538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
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YIB 2471 is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 55,275 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) Roadster fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 713 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YIB 2471, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Smart (mcc) Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YIB 2471 registered?

YIB 2471 is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 23 December 2004.

Is YIB 2471 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YIB 2471 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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