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A14 MUP

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,313 mi
Last recorded38,313 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 MUP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 38,313 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 37,497 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear number plate light loose

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 37,497 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear number plate light loose

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 36,539 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 35,707 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 34,596 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2022 34,596 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2021 34,298 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 33,783 miles

Corrosion on parts of underside of vehicle.

Pass 8 Aug 2019 33,078 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 32,416 miles

Corrosion on parts of rear suspension.

Fail 14 Aug 2018 32,416 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Corrosion on parts of rear suspension.

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 31,266 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 30,703 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 29,871 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 28,452 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 27,091 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 26,095 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 24,840 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 23,171 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 18,537 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 18,537 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 14,652 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 11,186 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 11,186 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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A14 MUP is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A14 MUP, 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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What year was A14 MUP registered?

A14 MUP is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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