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YW04 JVY

2004 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,113 mi
Last recorded112,113 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto50,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW04 JVY
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2017 112,113 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 102,380 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Sep 2016 102,380 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Sep 2015 94,294 miles

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

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

miner oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2014 87,556 miles

oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2013 81,694 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 73,989 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil sump corroded

fuel cap seal beginning to split

Pass 3 Aug 2011 62,986 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 53,585 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in the tread

Fail 16 Aug 2010 53,581 miles

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

Both rear tyres cracking in the tread

Pass 13 Aug 2009 42,146 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 42,145 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 31,631 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 21,582 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto?

Based on 2,269 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
3,520
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 82
Stop lamp not working 78
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 52
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 47
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 45
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YW04 JVY is a 2004 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 50,017 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 Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YW04 JVY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YW04 JVY is a 2004 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 23 August 2004.

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