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AK04 XZG

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,178 mi
Last recorded65,178 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 XZG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 65,178 miles

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

engine mountien slight deteriorated

Fail 5 Jul 2018 65,165 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 64,676 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 60,039 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 60,039 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 51,811 miles

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 51,810 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 51,509 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 51,289 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine slightly erratic advise further attention

Fail 29 Mar 2011 51,289 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 51,229 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 46,036 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 46,036 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 40,124 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 35,707 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 26,908 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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AK04 XZG is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AK04 XZG, 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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AK04 XZG is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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