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AE04 ENV

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,716 mi
Last recorded74,716 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 ENV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 74,716 miles

Slight wear to N/S front tyre.

Slight wear to both front anti roll bar link bar ball joints.

Under vehicle covered.

Very heavy surface corrosion under vehicle.

Fail 7 Dec 2018 74,706 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Slight wear to N/S front tyre.

Slight wear to both front anti roll bar link bar ball joints.

Under vehicle covered.

Very heavy surface corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 4 Jul 2017 73,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer c/v boot slightly damaged

Fail 30 Jun 2017 73,879 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Nearside Rear Outer c/v boot slightly damaged

Pass 12 Jul 2016 70,993 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 70,993 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 63,127 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

offside front tyre perished

Pass 13 Jun 2014 56,632 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic undertray covers centre of vehicle bonnet is fixed no inspection seen

Pass 30 May 2013 55,143 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 53,189 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2011 50,759 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 46,207 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

both front brake discs rusted in places offside and nearside

squeak from osr brake

Fail 10 Jun 2010 46,207 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

both front brake discs rusted in places offside and nearside

squeak from osr brake

Fail 10 Mar 2009 37,155 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

both front brake discs discolured

n/s/r alloy wheel damaged on inner side

Pass 10 Mar 2009 37,155 miles

both front brake discs discolured

n/s/r alloy wheel damaged on inner side

Pass 16 Feb 2008 28,052 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 22,489 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 22,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b) DANGEROUS

both front brake discs slightly corroded on insides of discs

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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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AE04 ENV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ENV, 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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AE04 ENV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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