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YX04 CCY

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Orange Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,291 mi
Last recorded126,291 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX04 CCY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2024 126,291 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch lower (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch lower (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced central sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front to rear brake pipes insecure at rear

Pass 10 Jan 2024 73,527 miles

headlights fadded but still got a pattern

Pass 23 May 2022 73,471 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH FRONT ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2022 73,469 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL - JACKING POINT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL - JACKING POINT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL - JACKING POINT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH FRONT ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 73,354 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 73,060 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 73,050 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 72,575 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

sill covers and under shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 29 Feb 2016 72,575 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

sill covers and under shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Feb 2015 67,801 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Feb 2014 63,329 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2014 63,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 61,725 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 61,713 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

osf tyre near legal limit

Pass 21 Feb 2012 52,863 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2012 52,863 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2011 39,317 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 28,521 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 19,827 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 13,451 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 8,319 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YX04 CCY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Orange with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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 YX04 CCY, 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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YX04 CCY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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