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YN04 LHG

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

47,850 mi
Last recorded47,850 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN04 LHG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 47,850 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 47,850 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 44,410 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 44,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 40,813 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 38,106 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 36,318 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 35,125 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 35,125 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 34,236 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 33,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

fuel cap seal cracking

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 4 May 2017 32,579 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2016 31,624 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 3 May 2016 31,624 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 6 Mar 2015 30,450 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 28,991 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 28,991 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 27,423 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2012 25,649 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 23,473 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 21,230 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 18,809 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 16,433 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 14,602 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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YN04 LHG 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 79.2%.

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 YN04 LHG, 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 YN04 LHG registered?

YN04 LHG is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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