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YC53 NNG

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,738 mi
Last recorded64,738 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 NNG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 64,738 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 63,165 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 62,022 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 60,219 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 58,301 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 56,639 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 54,897 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 53,691 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 52,670 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 51,946 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 51,946 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 51,936 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 50,656 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 48,846 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 46,648 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 45,411 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 44,297 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 43,063 miles

cuts in n/s/r tyre inner face (not exposing cords)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 41,294 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 34,864 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 34,852 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front offside drivers seat belt badly twisted

Fail 2 Feb 2008 21,315 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 21,315 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 17,008 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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YC53 NNG is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black 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 YC53 NNG, 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 YC53 NNG registered?

YC53 NNG is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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