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YW04 UMT

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

91,322 mi
Last recorded91,322 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW04 UMT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 91,322 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 89,603 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 89,587 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 89,587 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 89,412 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 88,820 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 88,817 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 88,236 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 87,827 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 87,783 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 87,783 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 82,151 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 76,997 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 68,794 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 62,650 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 59,098 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 54,540 miles

both front brake flexi hoses starting to crack

Pass 20 Feb 2009 48,439 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 48,437 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 41,591 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 33,341 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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YW04 UMT is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YW04 UMT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YW04 UMT registered?

YW04 UMT is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 29 June 2004.

Is YW04 UMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW04 UMT shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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