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EY53 KJA

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

26,355 mi
Last recorded26,355 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 KJA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 26,355 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 24,054 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 23,572 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 23,432 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 22,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 22,502 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 22,308 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 21,232 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 20,528 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 19,856 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 19,856 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 18,335 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 16,669 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 16,669 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Near Side Front Tyre, has started to split on the inner and outer edges

Pass 24 Jan 2014 15,433 miles

Near Side Front Tyre cracked

Off Side Front Tyre cracking

Pass 18 Jan 2013 13,931 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 13,211 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 11,193 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 9,790 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 8,359 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 6,308 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 4,931 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
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EY53 KJA is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EY53 KJA, 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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What year was EY53 KJA registered?

EY53 KJA is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 9 February 2004.

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