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YX53 GNV

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

69,560 mi
Last recorded69,560 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2011
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 GNV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2011 69,560 miles

under tray fitted front to rear

Fail 8 Feb 2011 69,560 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

under tray fitted front to rear

Pass 26 Feb 2010 58,910 miles

Damage to front bumper

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 58,909 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front bumper damaged

o/s/f brake disc corroded and worn

Pass 28 Apr 2009 54,099 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 54,095 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 49,645 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 49,645 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 36,189 miles

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

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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YX53 GNV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Blue 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 YX53 GNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX53 GNV registered?

YX53 GNV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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