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LR04 YWJ

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Green Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

36,838 mi
Last recorded36,838 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR04 YWJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 36,838 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 36,199 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2024 36,185 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 35,828 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 35,507 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 35,136 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 34,438 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 33,490 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 33,471 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap seal split/cracks (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 31,386 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced centre has light sources missing (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 29,634 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 28,570 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 27,747 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 27,454 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 24,930 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 24,829 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2012 22,997 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 20,159 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 20,092 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Both headlight aims are set at max hieght

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 16,796 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 16,796 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 15,373 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 13,526 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 11,230 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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LR04 YWJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Green with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 LR04 YWJ, 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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LR04 YWJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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