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YY54 OPU

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

51,298 mi
Last recorded51,298 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 OPU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 51,298 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 44,569 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both sides perished and starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides recommend clean and seal (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 44,569 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and below1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both sides perished and starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides recommend clean and seal (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 40,208 miles

FRONT WIPER BLADES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

NSR TYRE AGED - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

NSR TYRE AGED - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE REPLACEMENT (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE WORN AND CORRODED (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE REPLACEMENT (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE WORN AND CORRODED (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING COMPONENTS

Pass 22 Nov 2016 35,367 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

OSR ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR SECURING BOLT SNAPPED

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 35,365 miles

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

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 32,399 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 31,640 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 29,468 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 29,466 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 28,017 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Dec 2012 28,017 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2011 25,815 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 25,815 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 23,509 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 21,054 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 18,050 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 18,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 950 miles

Slight tear in sidewall of o/s/r tyre.

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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YY54 OPU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YY54 OPU, 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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YY54 OPU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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