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YJ04 TBZ

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,490 mi
Last recorded112,490 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 TBZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 112,490 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 110,948 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 110,942 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 98,932 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint ADVISE REPLACEMENT (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 98,926 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint ADVISE REPLACEMENT (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 85,394 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 85,375 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 72,415 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 61,449 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 49,916 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 49,916 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 32,478 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 28,889 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 21,788 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 17,277 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 13,938 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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YJ04 TBZ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJ04 TBZ, 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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YJ04 TBZ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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