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2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

82,396 mi
Last recorded82,396 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe47,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration9 PAW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 82,396 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 82,110 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 81,750 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 79,776 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 79,776 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 74,104 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 65,683 miles

under body of vehicle covered with belly pan

Pass 30 Jul 2016 58,777 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 12 Aug 2015 51,713 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 47,942 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 43,571 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 43,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 39,218 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 34,833 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 30,525 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 26,244 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 23,008 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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9 PAW is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 9 PAW, 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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9 PAW is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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