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AY04 DDK

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

70,956 mi
Last recorded70,956 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 DDK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 70,956 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 67,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 67,170 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 66,635 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 66,336 miles

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 66,165 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 65,902 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 65,383 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 64,987 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 64,375 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 63,358 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 62,881 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 61,941 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 61,031 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine cover missing

Fail 3 Oct 2012 61,031 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine cover missing

Pass 26 Jul 2011 55,499 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 50,266 miles

n/s front tyre outer wall cut

Fail 28 Jul 2010 50,093 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 42,153 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 36,230 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 36,204 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 27,850 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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AY04 DDK is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 46,856 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY04 DDK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AY04 DDK is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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