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YS04 LFE

2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

52,726 mi
Last recorded52,726 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet48,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS04 LFE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 52,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 52,725 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 50,602 miles

Nearside Body panel slightly loose side skirt (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 50,602 miles

Nearside Body panel slightly loose side skirt (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 49,226 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 49,216 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 48,586 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 48,053 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 48,053 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 45,457 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 45,457 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn 5mm-2mm 175/55/15t

Pass 3 May 2013 43,022 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 43,016 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 34,535 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 34,535 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 30,853 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 27,738 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 17,738 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

All four tyres deteriorated

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 24,807 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 24,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?

Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
3,323
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,073
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,072
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 667
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 640
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YS04 LFE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 48,984 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) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YS04 LFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YS04 LFE registered?

YS04 LFE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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