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YU04 BGY

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,065 mi
Last recorded90,065 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU04 BGY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 90,065 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 89,088 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 89,088 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 87,628 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jul 2015 83,360 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 80,009 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 80,009 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Lower engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 73,194 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 63,189 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 61,178 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 53,965 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 45,239 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 45,239 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 31,277 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 20,016 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 20,016 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 7,779 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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YU04 BGY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YU04 BGY, 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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What year was YU04 BGY registered?

YU04 BGY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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