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HY53 BKA

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

73,627 mi
Last recorded73,627 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 BKA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 73,627 miles

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

outer sills plastic covers fitted

underfloor plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2025 71,070 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 68,072 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust box tail pipe missing

Pass 31 Jan 2023 65,081 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 62,400 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 59,735 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 57,517 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 53,389 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 50,134 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 46,704 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 43,007 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 39,522 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 39,522 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 36,470 miles

O/s inner brake disc facee starting to corrode.

Fail 6 Feb 2014 36,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/s inner brake disc facee starting to corrode.

Pass 12 Feb 2013 33,578 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 30,708 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 28,187 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 24,742 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 21,374 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 18,562 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 14,518 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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HY53 BKA is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HY53 BKA, 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 HY53 BKA registered?

HY53 BKA is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 23 February 2004.

Is HY53 BKA safe to buy?

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