CarVerify

Free Car Check

YX53 GLJ

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,961 mi
Last recorded70,961 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Smart (mcc)
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 GLJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 70,961 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Cap Seal Starting To Crack

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2025 70,961 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Coil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Cap Seal Starting To Crack

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 69,646 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Dec 2022 68,165 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 66,107 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 66,107 miles

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned bulb in wrong (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 2 May 2020 64,344 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/55r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 61,147 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 59,876 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 57,492 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 53,563 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 53,563 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 80,749 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 74,261 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 72,288 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 66,729 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 66,729 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Dec 2009 39,802 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 39,802 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 26,966 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2006 18,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2006 18,173 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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YX53 GLJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YX53 GLJ, 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

How do I check the history of YX53 GLJ?

You can check the full history of YX53 GLJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YX53 GLJ registered?

YX53 GLJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 19 January 2004.

Is YX53 GLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX53 GLJ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YX53 GLJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YX53 GLJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.