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YL04 YYG

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

43,543 mi
Last recorded43,543 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL04 YYG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 43,543 miles

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

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

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

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

advise both rear tyres cracking

Pass 13 Jan 2025 43,229 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 43,228 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 41,886 miles

o/s front wing panel cracked

Fail 4 Jan 2024 41,886 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

o/s front wing panel cracked

Pass 10 Jan 2023 37,405 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 37,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 36,301 miles

fuel cap 0 ring cracking

Pass 5 Jan 2021 35,795 miles

fuel cap seal o ring cracking

Pass 1 Jul 2019 35,227 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 35,222 miles

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2018 32,157 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 32,157 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 30,813 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 30,211 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 30,211 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 29,609 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 28,959 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 28,695 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 1 Jul 2013 28,695 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 2 Jul 2012 28,364 miles

slight cracking on rear tyres

Pass 6 Jul 2011 27,999 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 27,999 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f tyre tread badly cracked within the limit.

Pass 5 Jul 2010 26,691 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 26,691 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 22,910 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 22,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 19,027 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 14,605 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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YL04 YYG is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 YL04 YYG, 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 YL04 YYG registered?

YL04 YYG is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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