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AP04 TWJ

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

78,878 mi
Last recorded78,878 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 TWJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 78,878 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 76,683 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Jun 2019 71,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Jun 2018 70,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 70,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 69,997 miles

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

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

Oil leak sump leaking ()

Pass 13 Jun 2016 68,424 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 68,252 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 66,612 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 64,896 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 61,598 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2012 57,160 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads are worn

front brake pipes are starting to get surface corrosion

Pass 6 May 2011 51,040 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 43,721 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 7 Apr 2009 37,498 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 32,014 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 32,010 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 TWJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 TWJ, 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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AP04 TWJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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