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AV04 EEA

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,411 mi
Last recorded70,411 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 EEA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 70,411 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 70,399 miles

Nearside Rear cut on outer sidewall no cords or ply exposed

Nearside Rear tyre wearing more on inner edge and two nails

Fail 2 Nov 2015 70,390 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly loose (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear cut on outer sidewall no cords or ply exposed

Nearside Rear tyre wearing more on inner edge and two nails

Pass 22 Oct 2014 69,273 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 69,272 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 64,745 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has excess cracks on inner tread

Fail 22 Oct 2013 64,745 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has excess cracks on inner tread

Pass 1 Nov 2012 62,875 miles

NSR tyre has cracking to sidewall

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

play in steering rack inner joint

Fail 25 Oct 2012 62,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advice n/s/r tyre on excess cracks yet not deep enough to reach cords.

Pass 29 Jun 2011 55,840 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 55,839 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 49,746 miles

air bag light on

Fail 17 Jun 2010 49,746 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

air bag light on

Pass 30 Jun 2009 43,708 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 33,367 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 25,315 miles

Engine mounting worn

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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AV04 EEA 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 AV04 EEA, 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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AV04 EEA is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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