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YS54 GOU

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

77,679 mi
Last recorded77,679 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 GOU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 77,679 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 69,556 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyer has a cut but not reached the cord

Fail 13 Aug 2012 69,555 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyer has a cut but not reached the cord

Pass 21 Apr 2011 64,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 64,664 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both offside inner arch liners loose

fuel cap seal

nearside rear tyre deep cuts on tread and starting to go out of shape reccomend attention soon

offside front rim slightly damaged

offside rear tyre and nearside front tyre worn close to limits

offside seal cover missing

parking brake travel

slight play in offside front shock

Fail 4 Apr 2011 64,646 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Air bag light staying on

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 56,749 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 56,726 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 39,172 miles

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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YS54 GOU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YS54 GOU, 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 YS54 GOU registered?

YS54 GOU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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