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317 XHU

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

51,349 mi
Last recorded51,349 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration317 XHU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 51,349 miles

Front tyres worn on the inner edges to 2 mm. Legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 1 Nov 2024 50,657 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm (145/65/15) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm (145/65/15) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 50,657 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective cap seal broken (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm (145/65/15) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm (145/65/15) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 48,417 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 47,923 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 47,426 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 46,856 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 46,359 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 45,926 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 44,658 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 43,557 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 42,167 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 41,049 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2013 40,101 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 38,960 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 37,775 miles

plastic under trays fitted at time of test -plastic side skirts fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2010 31,927 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 25,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 20,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 14,463 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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317 XHU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 317 XHU, 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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317 XHU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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