CarVerify

Free Car Check

DC04 RTV

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,391 mi
Last recorded77,391 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Smart (mcc)
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 RTV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 77,391 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 76,770 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 75,907 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 74,875 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 73,618 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 73,618 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 72,323 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 70,931 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 68,590 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 65,958 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 62,686 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 59,575 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 56,352 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2014 52,917 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear undertray screws missing but secure at time of test

Pass 17 Jul 2014 52,917 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear undertray screws missing but secure at time of test

Fail 18 Jul 2013 47,990 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 47,990 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 42,633 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 38,388 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 33,135 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 28,038 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 28,038 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 22,223 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 16,411 miles

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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DC04 RTV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DC04 RTV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DC04 RTV?

You can check the full history of DC04 RTV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DC04 RTV registered?

DC04 RTV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 14 May 2004.

Is DC04 RTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC04 RTV shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DC04 RTV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DC04 RTV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.