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AE04 ELV

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

64,930 mi
Last recorded64,930 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 ELV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 64,930 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 58,864 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 58,864 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 58,552 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 55,469 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 55,469 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 53,508 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 52,377 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 50,411 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 48,185 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 42,414 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 42,414 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 28 Apr 2008 30,719 miles

kerb damage to n/s/f tyre

o/s/r tyre cracking on inner side wall

Pass 5 Apr 2007 14,925 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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AE04 ELV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AE04 ELV, 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 AE04 ELV registered?

AE04 ELV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 8 March 2004.

Is AE04 ELV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE04 ELV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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