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YY04 WCN

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

53,324 mi
Last recorded53,324 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 WCN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 53,324 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2025 53,308 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 52,142 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 52,142 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 50,239 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 50,239 miles

Emissions not tested Vehicle emits dark smoke. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 49,062 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 49,062 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 47,837 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 45,278 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 43,478 miles

front discs in poor condition

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 15 Mar 2017 42,317 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1n)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 40,851 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 40,359 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 40,000 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 40,000 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2013 33,848 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 28,380 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2011 21,617 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 14,606 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 10,421 miles

slight play in NSF shock absorber

Pass 9 Jun 2008 8,501 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 6,256 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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YY04 WCN is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YY04 WCN, 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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YY04 WCN is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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