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LL04 YTF

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

56,469 mi
Last recorded56,469 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL04 YTF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 56,469 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 56,469 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 41,433 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 49,460 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 49,053 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 48,587 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 48,065 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 45,326 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged nearside rear tyre has outer sidewall damage[175/55/r15]77h (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 45,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended seat belt is badly twisted and cannot function properly (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has ply exposed on outer sidewall damage[145/65/r15]72t (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged nearside rear tyre has outer sidewall damage[175/55/r15]77h (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 34,307 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 29,668 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 28,406 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 28,406 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front both (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 27,261 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 27,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 24,574 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 24,574 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 21,439 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 21,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 18,080 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear wiperblade rubber teared of the blade

Fail 27 Aug 2011 18,080 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear wiperblade rubber teared of the blade

Pass 27 Aug 2010 16,889 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 16,889 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 16,295 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 15,111 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 13,858 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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LL04 YTF is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LL04 YTF, 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 LL04 YTF registered?

LL04 YTF is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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