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YX54 HFA

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,279 mi
Last recorded61,279 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 HFA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 61,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right on wear limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 60,970 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 60,753 miles

Both Front tyres misshaped

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 60,488 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT, ALSO STEPPED AT INNER EDGES.

Offside Front METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODING.

general corrosion taking place to vehicle underside to most metals.

stone chips in front screen.

sump corroding.

Fail 27 Aug 2019 60,407 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT, ALSO STEPPED AT INNER EDGES.

Offside Front METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODING.

general corrosion taking place to vehicle underside to most metals.

stone chips in front screen.

sump corroding.

Pass 3 Aug 2018 59,271 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 59,228 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 55,650 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 54,031 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 51,361 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 47,547 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 44,435 miles

ADVISE, both front coil springs starting to corrode.

ADVISE, both rear coil springs corroding.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2012 41,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 May 2012 41,488 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2011 38,220 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 35,229 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 19,628 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 7,483 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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YX54 HFA is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YX54 HFA, 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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YX54 HFA is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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