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YN54 TLU

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,729 mi
Last recorded95,729 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN54 TLU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 95,729 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 95,716 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 95,450 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 95,053 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 90,160 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 90,160 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 86,714 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle herd to fully inspect due to plastic under-trays

Fail 15 Nov 2018 86,714 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle herd to fully inspect due to plastic under-trays

Pass 20 Jul 2017 84,838 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 84,243 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 79,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2014 74,993 miles

wipers operating continuously washers operate off control

Fail 24 Jul 2014 74,993 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

wipers operating continuously washers operate off control

Pass 30 Jul 2013 66,102 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2013 66,098 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2011 56,290 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 47,317 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 39,204 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 31,561 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 31,561 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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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YN54 TLU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YN54 TLU, 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.

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What year was YN54 TLU registered?

YN54 TLU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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