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YJ04 UJZ

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,355 mi
Last recorded46,355 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 UJZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 46,355 miles

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Sep 2017 46,352 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding nearside and offside (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Sep 2016 42,426 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 42,418 miles

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inside wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering system fouling steering arm and boot fouling rubber hose. (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 38,615 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 35,778 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 33,404 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 29,806 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 29,806 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 29,389 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2012 29,389 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jan 2011 24,113 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 24,113 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 15,833 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 12,297 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 12,296 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre soft

Pass 28 Jan 2008 9,667 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 6,791 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 UJZ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YJ04 UJZ, 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 UJZ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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