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HN54 JTO

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

49,153 mi
Last recorded49,153 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 JTO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 49,153 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 47,971 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 40,408 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 37,796 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 34,327 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS THIN

Fail 9 Jan 2021 34,327 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS THIN

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 29,347 miles

REAR EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION ON BRACKET

Pass 7 Nov 2018 20,504 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 20,504 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 19,965 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

very slight play in both upper top mounts

Pass 14 Nov 2016 19,417 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 18,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel end play in rack (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 17,993 miles

off side front brake hose perished

off side rear indicater faded

slight smoke on scavenge test

Fail 6 Nov 2014 17,993 miles

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

slight smoke on scavenge test

off side front brake hose perished

off side rear indicater faded

Pass 11 Nov 2013 16,732 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 15,539 miles

osr tyre cracked

tyres front cracked

Fail 25 Oct 2012 15,539 miles

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

osr tyre cracked

tyres front cracked

Pass 15 Nov 2011 14,508 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 13,450 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 11,164 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 9,517 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 8,045 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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HN54 JTO 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 81.8%.

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 HN54 JTO, 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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HN54 JTO is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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