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YJ04 TDU

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,421 mi
Last recorded82,421 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 TDU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2020 82,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 3 Apr 2020 82,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 82,129 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 82,129 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2016 81,443 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 71,853 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2015 71,853 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 63,035 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 60,982 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 58,726 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 56,763 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 53,662 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 46,099 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 40,367 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 40,367 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 32,817 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 TDU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black 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 TDU, 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 YJ04 TDU registered?

YJ04 TDU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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