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OY54 AUO

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,428 mi
Last recorded77,428 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY54 AUO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 77,428 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured All indicator bulbs discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front nearside and offside sill to inner arch corroding

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 72,809 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight movement steering uj (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 71,296 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear slight perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

front ends of both sills/inner wheel arches rusty

Fail 8 Jun 2023 71,296 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

front ends of both sills/inner wheel arches rusty

Pass 29 May 2019 68,257 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

all 4 brake hoses perishing

front inner brake pads low? not clearly visible

front of ends of sills/inner wheel arches getting rusty

fuel cap seal perishing

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Pass 1 Jun 2018 64,949 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged all 4 perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

fuel cap seal perishing

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Fail 31 May 2018 64,949 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both not working (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hose slightly damaged all 4 perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

fuel cap seal perishing

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Pass 16 Sep 2016 61,176 miles

both front and rear brake hoses perishing

both front lower swivel and track rod end joint dust boots deteriorating

front and rear suspension springs rusty

windscreen washers weak

Fail 16 Sep 2016 61,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front and rear brake hoses perishing

both front lower swivel and track rod end joint dust boots deteriorating

front and rear suspension springs rusty

windscreen washers weak

Pass 24 Sep 2015 57,113 miles

both front and rear brake hoses perishing

both front lower swivel and track rod end joint dust boots deteriorating

front and rear suspension springs rusty

windscreen washers weak

Fail 24 Sep 2015 57,113 miles

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

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

both front and rear brake hoses perishing

both front lower swivel and track rod end joint dust boots deteriorating

front and rear suspension springs rusty

windscreen washers weak

Pass 11 Sep 2014 52,578 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake hoses starting to perish

suspension springs getting rusty

Fail 11 Sep 2014 52,578 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake hoses starting to perish

suspension springs getting rusty

Pass 19 Sep 2013 47,771 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

STRONGLY ADVISE check front brake pads, suspect worn very low, not clearly visible

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front + o/s rear tyres perishing, replace ASAP

o/s rear tyre wearing close to wear markers

suspension springs getting rusty

Fail 18 Sep 2013 47,771 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

STRONGLY ADVISE check front brake pads, suspect worn very low, not clearly visible

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front + o/s rear tyres perishing, replace ASAP

o/s rear tyre wearing close to wear markers

suspension springs getting rusty

Pass 25 Sep 2012 42,777 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front suspension springs rusty

front tyres perishing

inner front brake pads wearing low?

o/s rear tyre perishing and wearing low on edge

speedo illumination not working?

steering lock?

Fail 25 Sep 2012 42,777 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front suspension springs rusty

front tyres perishing

inner front brake pads wearing low?

o/s rear tyre perishing and wearing low on edge

speedo illumination not working?

steering lock?

Pass 16 Sep 2011 37,225 miles

NOTE underguards prevent full isnpection

Fail 12 Sep 2011 37,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

NOTE underguards prevent full isnpection

Pass 13 Sep 2010 31,242 miles

NOTE plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection

n/s rear & both front tyres perishing

Fail 13 Sep 2010 31,242 miles

NOTE plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s rear & both front tyres perishing

Fail 25 Sep 2009 26,068 miles

NOTE plastic covers fitted

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

cut in n/s rear tyre tread

Pass 25 Sep 2009 26,068 miles

NOTE plastic covers fitted

cut in n/s rear tyre tread

Pass 26 Sep 2008 20,765 miles

NOTE plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection

check centre stop lamp bulb function

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 30 Aug 2007 15,036 miles

not all bulbs working in centre rear stop lamp

o/s & n/s front wiper blades perishing

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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OY54 AUO is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OY54 AUO, 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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OY54 AUO is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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