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H18 RYV

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,010 mi
Last recorded98,010 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 RYV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 98,010 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 93,617 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 90,809 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 87,571 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 84,870 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 79,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 73,521 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 67,820 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 67,819 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 55,090 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Aug 2017 55,090 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 50,728 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 49,238 miles

Fuel cap rubber sealing washer cracked and perished.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 18 Jan 2016 49,238 miles

Fuel cap rubber sealing washer cracked and perished.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 45,081 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 44,617 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 44,617 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 42,153 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 42,152 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2012 37,100 miles

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

n/s/front tyre cut in side wall(not to cord)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 9,900 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 32,366 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 28,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 28,619 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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H18 RYV 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 75%.

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 H18 RYV, 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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H18 RYV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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