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EY53 KJJ

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

76,832 mi
Last recorded76,832 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2024 76,832 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 15 Jun 2023 70,714 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside & Nearside ()

Pass 9 Mar 2022 69,551 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Nov 2020 64,941 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside & Nearside ()

Pass 31 Jul 2019 63,098 miles

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

oil sump corroded/leaking oil

Fail 29 Jul 2019 63,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

oil sump corroded/leaking oil

Pass 26 Jul 2018 60,012 miles

Both Nearside & Offside rear shock absorber casing corroded

Both Nearside & Offside rear shock absorber lower bushed heavily worn

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 60,002 miles

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both Nearside & Offside rear shock absorber casing corroded

Both Nearside & Offside rear shock absorber lower bushed heavily worn

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 57,840 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 57,840 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 55,764 miles

Front inner brake pads wearing thin/discs very corroded and pitted inner surfaces

Fail 20 Jul 2016 55,763 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front inner brake pads wearing thin/discs very corroded and pitted inner surfaces

Pass 1 Jul 2015 53,806 miles

nearside front brake hose deteriorated

rear engine mount deteriorated with side to side movement

Pass 24 Jul 2014 52,367 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 47,931 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 47,911 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 46,756 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 43,170 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 33,813 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 24,281 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 23,777 miles

ECU lamp stay 'ON'

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 23,772 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ECU lamp stay 'ON'

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 18,563 miles

advise o/s front tyre cut on outer side wall.

Pass 18 Sep 2007 15,178 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 12,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 12,622 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

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EY53 KJJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 KJJ, 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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EY53 KJJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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