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AP04 PVT

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

46,606 mi
Last recorded46,606 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 PVT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 46,606 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2023 43,671 miles

engine,under and sill cvoers fitted

front flexi brake hose deteriroating

osf shocker/stub axle corroding

sump corroding and leaking

Fail 2 Feb 2023 43,696 miles

Service brake excessively binding osr (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively oth front wipers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure osr tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

sump corroding and leaking

engine,under and sill cvoers fitted

front flexi brake hose deteriroating

osf shocker/stub axle corroding

Pass 17 Jan 2022 43,504 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 42,952 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 42,180 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 41,421 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 38,767 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 37,110 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 35,908 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jul 2015 35,908 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 34,829 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 33,497 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 32,177 miles

o/s front tyre wearing from inner shoulder.

Pass 9 Jul 2011 30,115 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 27,123 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 24,608 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 20,900 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 16,252 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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AP04 PVT is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 AP04 PVT, 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 AP04 PVT registered?

AP04 PVT is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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