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LY04 WNU

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

52,170 mi
Last recorded52,170 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY04 WNU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 52,170 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 50,986 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 50,105 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 48,669 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 47,505 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 46,329 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 43,334 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 40,921 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 37,705 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 34,751 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 28,919 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 25,326 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 21,190 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 17,254 miles

both front tyres perishing on shoulders and sidewalls

Fail 14 May 2011 17,254 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres perishing on shoulders and sidewalls

Pass 31 May 2010 15,143 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 13,902 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 12,698 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 11,199 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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LY04 WNU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 LY04 WNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY04 WNU registered?

LY04 WNU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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The MOT history for LY04 WNU shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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