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A17 URV

2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

49,706 mi
Last recorded49,706 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe47,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 URV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 49,706 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 47,872 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 46,640 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 45,610 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 44,263 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 44,052 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 May 2013 40,855 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2013 40,855 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 33,261 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 32,481 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 29,226 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 25,153 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2007 19,113 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
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A17 URV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 A17 URV, 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 A17 URV registered?

A17 URV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 27 May 2004.

Is A17 URV safe to buy?

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