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HY53 BJO

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

68,612 mi
Last recorded68,612 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 BJO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 68,612 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 68,609 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 61,849 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 61,846 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 54,565 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 4 Jan 2024 54,560 miles

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 6 Jan 2023 47,756 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 5 Jan 2023 47,749 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 21 Jan 2022 45,316 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 44,350 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 44,345 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 43,765 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear shocks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sump oil pan corroded and slightly leaking

Pass 21 Jan 2019 42,344 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

suspensions components corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2019 42,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

suspensions components corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2018 40,300 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 38,644 miles

Front road springs corroding

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 38,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

2ltr engine oil added

Front road springs corroding

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 36,595 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 34,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2015 34,434 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear tyre perished

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2014 31,976 miles

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

near side rear tyre perished

sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2014 31,974 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

near side rear tyre perished

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2013 27,047 miles

age splits n s rear tyre

Fail 14 Jan 2013 27,047 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

age splits n s rear tyre

Pass 9 Jan 2012 20,011 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 13,538 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/side rear tyre cracking up on sidewall

o/side front tyre cracking up on sidewall

vehicle is fitted with a full undertray

Fail 21 Jan 2011 13,537 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/side rear tyre cracking up on sidewall

o/side front tyre cracking up on sidewall

vehicle is fitted with a full undertray

Pass 3 Feb 2009 10,122 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 10,120 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 8,551 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 6,792 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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HY53 BJO is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HY53 BJO, 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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HY53 BJO is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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