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YA04 FTN

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Grey Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,045 mi
Last recorded77,045 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA04 FTN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 77,045 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 74,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

aims slightly faded

Pass 29 Nov 2023 72,073 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 72,073 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear handbrake cable outer cover poor condition

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 69,868 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake cable outer cover poor condition

Fail 5 Dec 2022 69,868 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable outer cover poor condition

Pass 27 May 2022 68,207 miles

Engine bay covers fitted time of test

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Jun 2021 66,412 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 65,408 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 64,195 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 62,745 miles

Engine bay covers fitted at time of test

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable outer casing slightly chafted

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 30 May 2017 60,850 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 60,849 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 59,236 miles

Engine bay cover fitted at time of test

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 28 May 2015 57,528 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 55,641 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2013 54,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front disks corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear hand brake cable poor condition

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

turbo actuator diconneted

Pass 3 Jun 2013 54,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front disks corroded

Nearside rear hand brake cable poor condition

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

turbo actuator diconneted

Pass 1 Jun 2012 52,947 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 51,447 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 48,376 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 46,537 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 39,396 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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YA04 FTN is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Grey with a 698cc 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 YA04 FTN, 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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What year was YA04 FTN registered?

YA04 FTN is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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