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SF53 JHE

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,487 mi
Last recorded62,487 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 JHE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 62,487 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 62,460 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 62,370 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 62,102 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 62,082 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 62,000 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 61,959 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 61,425 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 61,118 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 60,472 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 59,828 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 58,336 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 59,910 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 59,910 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2013 52,415 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Feb 2013 52,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2012 50,929 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 50,166 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 49,399 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 46,444 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 36,800 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 36,762 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 32,071 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 31,944 miles

Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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SF53 JHE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SF53 JHE, 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 SF53 JHE?

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What year was SF53 JHE registered?

SF53 JHE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is SF53 JHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF53 JHE shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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