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KM04 YSS

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

77,481 mi
Last recorded77,481 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM04 YSS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 77,481 miles

Central Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Bush split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 77,477 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Central Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Bush split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 73,261 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 73,259 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 68,302 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rubber slight splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 65,464 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 63,209 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 63,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 58,578 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 58,578 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 57,333 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 57,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 57,035 miles

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 57,035 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 91,264 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 89,768 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 89,768 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 54,655 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 53,631 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 52,416 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 52,388 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 48,908 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 41,219 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 41,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 36,918 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2010 36,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front 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 2 Apr 2009 32,092 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2008 27,721 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 27,721 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 25,977 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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KM04 YSS is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 KM04 YSS, 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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KM04 YSS is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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