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YX04 CEK

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

72,222 mi
Last recorded72,222 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX04 CEK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2026 72,222 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2025 70,600 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 70,599 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 68,974 miles

Headlamps misted

Slight wear in engine mounts

Fail 4 Sep 2024 68,974 miles

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

Headlamps misted

Slight wear in engine mounts

Pass 13 Sep 2023 67,192 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 61,784 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 60,170 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 58,298 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Offside & Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 56,656 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 56,656 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 54,441 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 54,434 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 52,065 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 49,354 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 46,561 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 46,561 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 May 2014 44,485 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 42,880 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 42,880 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2012 42,071 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 37,326 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 35,232 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 35,232 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

O/s Front brake disc rusted

Pass 11 Mar 2009 33,319 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 33,300 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 30,873 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 27,382 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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YX04 CEK is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 YX04 CEK, 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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YX04 CEK is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 13 March 2004.

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