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YY54 VMX

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,791 mi
Last recorded139,791 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 VMX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 139,791 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 139,790 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 139,774 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 135,833 miles

Both wipers poor effort

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 125,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2015 125,395 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 110,980 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 97,378 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 20 Jan 2012 81,816 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre cracked

nearside rear alloy wheel buckled

offside front alloy wheel buckled

offside rear alloy wheel buckled

Pass 20 Jan 2012 81,816 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre cracked

nearside rear alloy wheel buckled

offside front alloy wheel buckled

offside rear alloy wheel buckled

Pass 19 Jan 2011 67,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

offside front tyre slighty out of shape

Pass 4 Jan 2010 53,106 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2010 53,106 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 38,105 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Damage to inside sidewall of N/S/R tyre

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

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

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

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

Water ingress to N/S/R lamp cluster

Pass 27 Dec 2007 25,276 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 25,276 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.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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YY54 VMX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YY54 VMX, 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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YY54 VMX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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