CarVerify

Free Car Check

MT04 AYG

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

57,266 mi
Last recorded57,266 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Smart (mcc)
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT04 AYG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 57,266 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 56,386 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 55,866 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 54,775 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 54,775 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 52,010 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 51,995 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective part of seal missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 51,329 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 50,907 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 47,933 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 45,218 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 42,597 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 42,597 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 39,466 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 35,739 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 34,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 34,672 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 33,861 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 32,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 32,352 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 32,293 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 31,090 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 25,043 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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MT04 AYG is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 MT04 AYG, 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

How do I check the history of MT04 AYG?

You can check the full history of MT04 AYG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MT04 AYG registered?

MT04 AYG is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 15 July 2004.

Is MT04 AYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT04 AYG shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MT04 AYG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MT04 AYG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.