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YY04 WCU

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,186 mi
Last recorded61,186 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 WCU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 61,186 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres showing cracks outer edges but not showing any cords or ply (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both sides are slightly perished (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 61,186 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres showing cracks outer edges but not showing any cords or ply (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both sides are slightly perished (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 May 2016 58,503 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 58,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 55,338 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 55,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear tyres cracked all over

Pass 28 Apr 2014 52,367 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 52,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 49,053 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Fail 31 May 2013 49,053 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Fail 28 Feb 2012 43,810 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 43,810 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 40,024 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 25,870 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 25,515 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 19,576 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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YY04 WCU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 48,548 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 Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY04 WCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YY04 WCU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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