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EY53 KJF

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

32,811 mi
Last recorded32,811 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 KJF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 32,811 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 32,148 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2024 32,148 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 31,113 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 30,541 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 29,777 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 29,777 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 29,329 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 27,911 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 25,081 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 21,959 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 19,182 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 16,749 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 12,678 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 9,445 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 7,008 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 6,992 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 6,771 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 6,771 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 4,644 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 KJF is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KJF, 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 KJF registered?

EY53 KJF is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 29 January 2004.

Is EY53 KJF safe to buy?

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