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YJ04 UHW

2004 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

90,270 mi
Last recorded90,270 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto50,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 UHW
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 90,270 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 89,516 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 88,428 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 87,167 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 86,269 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 85,669 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 85,313 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 85,313 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 84,572 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 83,428 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 82,651 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2017 82,651 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2016 82,118 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2016 82,118 miles

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2015 80,024 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 75,857 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2013 71,723 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 68,093 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 65,210 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 58,067 miles

slight play in steering column

Pass 5 Mar 2009 43,720 miles

front tyres showing deterioration

Pass 12 Mar 2008 35,070 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 25,854 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto?

Based on 2,269 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
3,520
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 82
Stop lamp not working 78
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 52
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 47
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 45
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YJ04 UHW is a 2004 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2004 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 50,017 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ04 UHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ04 UHW registered?

YJ04 UHW is a 2004 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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