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YG54 XMT

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Grey Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

95,894 mi
Last recorded95,894 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG54 XMT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 95,894 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 95,894 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 90,967 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 86,052 miles

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 85,861 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 81,431 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 80,549 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner swept faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 79,876 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 79,860 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 74,446 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2019 74,239 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 63,522 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 63,522 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2015 61,600 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 54,808 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 54,808 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 47,427 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 38,195 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside seat belt twisted

Pass 20 Oct 2011 31,616 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 27,719 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 23,890 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 21,809 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 21,809 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 18,626 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 XMT 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 70.8%.

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

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