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3 BNJ

2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

53,054 mi
Last recorded53,054 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe47,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 BNJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 53,054 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 53,054 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 4 Feb 2020 50,244 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 50,244 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 47,031 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 43,564 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 41,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewalls starting to crack/perish

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 38,259 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 34,269 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 28,290 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 22,148 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 22,148 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 14,780 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 12,761 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 11,046 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 9,120 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 7,189 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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3 BNJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 47,226 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 3 BNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 3 BNJ registered?

3 BNJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 6 July 2004.

Is 3 BNJ safe to buy?

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