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YN53 YBP

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,250 mi
Last recorded69,250 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 YBP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2022 69,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 62,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes to wheel cylinders covered in paint (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Oct 2021 62,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes to wheel cylinders covered in paint (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 62,161 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 68% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

off side front wing cracked

off side rear window missing

off side rear wing cracked

Pass 5 Aug 2020 59,800 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 52,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 52,694 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 48,050 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2018 48,050 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 46,157 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 44,662 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 44,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 41,506 miles

OS seat belt coiled but not affecting its operation

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 Apr 2015 41,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

OS seat belt coiled but not affecting its operation

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 30,995 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 30,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2013 28,434 miles

Oil leak

small cracks on outer sidewall of n/s/r tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2011 23,673 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 23,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 23,091 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 20,842 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 17,634 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 14,265 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 11,611 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 11,611 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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YN53 YBP is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YN53 YBP, 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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YN53 YBP is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 22 February 2004.

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