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YG54 XMH

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

77,583 mi
Last recorded77,583 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG54 XMH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 77,583 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Underfloor panels fitted, preventing full inspection.

Fail 7 Nov 2025 77,556 miles

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Underfloor panels fitted, preventing full inspection.

Pass 6 Nov 2024 70,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under floor completely covered by plastic panels.

Pass 18 Oct 2023 66,612 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 66,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 62,036 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISKS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER WORN VERY THIN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 62,036 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective BOTH HEADLAMPS NEED POLISHING (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISKS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER WORN VERY THIN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 52,512 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 52,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced AND BEAM TOO HIGH (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced AND BEAM TOO HIGH (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 47,755 miles

dents on n/s/f wheel inner rim

slight wear/play in front antiroll bar links

Fail 10 Sep 2020 47,751 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both no patterns (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits (5.2.3 (e))

dents on n/s/f wheel inner rim

slight wear/play in front antiroll bar links

Pass 12 Sep 2019 42,370 miles

Both front fog lamps not working

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 42,370 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front fog lamps not working

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 34,818 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 34,478 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 34,085 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 34,085 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 33,637 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 33,154 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 32,678 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 32,271 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 31,822 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 31,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2010

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 30,995 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 28,293 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 17,392 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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YG54 XMH is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 YG54 XMH, 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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YG54 XMH is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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